In November 2024, Hillsborough County residents voted to approve a millage referendum for students, providing a critical investment in the future of Hillsborough County Public Schools. This millage will generate approximately $177 million annually, providing a portion to Charter schools as per state statute.

Below are the various ways our district is dedicating these funds to recruit and retain high-quality teachers and expand academic enrichment programs for students at all grade levels.

Salary Supplement
Ninety-two percent of our millage referendum investment is dedicated to teacher and staff compensation. Annually, all HCPS employees will receive an adjustment of $3,000 or $6,000, depending on their position.

Extended Learning
We are expanding opportunities for every student. Our district is dedicating $1.9 million to provide field trip experiences for 135,000 students, which includes admission and transportation costs.

Academic Experiences
From full school-day VPK access for nearly 2,000 students at no cost to science exploration, project-based learning, and financial literacy, every elementary student will be guaranteed an academic experience.



Physical Education Upgrades
Over five years, we will upgrade or replenish K-12 physical education equipment in 212 school sites, investing an estimated $37 million.


College and Career Counselors
All 29 of our high schools will have a college and career counselor, who play an integral role in preparing our high schoolers for what comes next.

For the latest updates or more information on our millage referendum, please visit https://www.hillsboroughschools.org/o/hcps/page/millage-referendum.