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$49B K-12 Construction Pipeline Opens for 2026 Following Dallas ISD’s $6.2B Bond Passage

SchoolBondFinder tracks a national $49 billion pipeline of K-12 capital projects, including the recent passage of a record-breaking $6.2 billion bond package in the Dallas Independent School District.

By Colin Percy · May 27, 2026

SchoolBondFinder is currently monitoring more than 1,726 K-12 bond initiatives nationwide, representing approximately $49 billion in capital project opportunities. Recent data indicates a robust appetite for public education investment, highlighted by the Dallas Independent School District securing a record $6.2 billion bond package—the largest in Texas history. This multi-proposition plan will facilitate the replacement of 26 schools, modernize campuses, and eliminate 700 portable classrooms district-wide.

Election results from April and May demonstrate variable outcomes across the country. While April saw an 80% passage rate on $4 billion in proposed bonds, May elections in Michigan, Ohio, and Montana saw a lower 54% passage rate on $3.6 billion worth of measures. Researchers note an emerging trend of districts utilizing earned income tax levies to fund construction, particularly in Ohio, though these faced voter resistance in recent ballots. Priority areas for approved funding continue to center on HVAC systems, safety infrastructure, athletic facilities, and new instructional spaces.

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