- Budget delivers the foundation for a fresh start with new schools, more early childhood regulatory officers, safer classrooms and extra support for students with disability.
- 15 new schools and campuses are funded in the Budget, including two primary schools, one high school, six special schools, a Health Sciences Academy, Youth Justice and Crime Prevention schools.
- Budget delivers $1.09 billion for new state schools in Queensland's fastest growing communities.
- $222.1 million for the Government's More Teachers, Better Education Plan, including to improve safety in classrooms, with better support for teachers, teacher aides and behavioural support specialists.
- $12.7 million to strengthen early childhood regulation and ensure quality and safety in early childhood education and care services.
- $100 per student provided to all Queensland schools from Prep to Year 6 to help families with out-of-pocket expenses.
The Crisafulli Government is delivering for Queensland with new schools, safer classrooms, and more support for our State's youngest and most vulnerable people in the 2025-26 Budget.
The $21.9 billion Education Budget lays the foundation for a fresh start with more teachers and safer classrooms.
A $1.09 billion investment will deliver new schools in Queensland's fast-growing communities to ensure all students have access to a world-class education, including new primary schools in Caloundra South and Ripley Valley, and a new high school in Gracemere.
This funding will also deliver the largest investment in special schools in Queensland's history with new schools and campuses in six locations including Central Logan (Berrinba), Beenleigh, Moreton Bay South, Springfield-Redbank, Ipswich West and Coomera.
The Crisafulli Government is delivering more teachers, teacher aides and behaviour specialists through a $222.1 million More Teachers, Better Education Plan, which includes investment over four years to prevent and respond to bullying, support students and create safer schools.
From 2026, a new cost of living initiative will help families get kids school ready with $100 per student provided to all Queensland schools for Prep to Year 6 students to help lessen the burden of out-of-pocket costs.
The Government is delivering $12.7 million over four years to strengthen the early childhood regulator, ensuring safety, quality and support for young learners in early childhood education and care services.
This Budget recognises the historic commitment Queensland has made towards fully funding all Queensland state schools for the first time, with an additional $9.4 billion allocated over 10 years to improve student outcomes.
The former Labor Government repeatedly failed to secure a deal to fully-fund Queensland state schools during their ten years in Government.
Under Labor's watch, behavioural issues and bullying rates skyrocketed in Queensland classrooms, while more children failed to meet national standards in literacy and maths.
Treasurer David Janetzki said the 2025-26 Budget was about delivering for Queensland.
"We promised a fresh start for Queensland and that's exactly what this Budget delivers," Treasurer Janetzki said.
"After crises in youth crime, health, housing and cost of living, this Budget delivers the foundation for safety where you live, health services when you need them, a better lifestyle through a stronger economy and a plan for Queensland's future."
Minister for Education John-Paul Langbroek said this Education Budget delivered on the promises the Crisafulli Government took to the election.
"After a decade of Labor neglect, we're putting resources where they're needed most to better support teachers, principals and school staff," Minister Langbroek said.
"Classrooms will be safer through our Anti-Bullying Action Plan, Behaviour Boost funding, and zero-tolerance approach to violence.
"We're ensuring all students can access world-class education close to home by building new schools in our fastest growing areas.
"We're rolling out additional cost-of-living relief to ensure children have access to the books, technology and sports equipment they need to succeed and thrive."
