Technology Modernization and student technology charges
Montgomery County
Summary
The committee reviewed MCPS's Technology Modernization project, including $11 million in FY26 spending this summer for the routine technology refresh. Members also want to know how many students pay for broken school technology and how much they pay.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Jul 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
$11 million in FY26 funding is being used for the technology refresh this summer.
Students and teachers who rely on up-to-date classroom technology.
Students who are charged for damaged technology may face out-of-pocket costs; the committee is seeking data on this.
Mentions & discussions (3)
EC Committee Worksession - Jul 27, 2026
The FY2027 Technology Modernization budget was cut from what MCPS requested, affecting Chromebook replacement cycles. MCPS is also acting on the Inspector General's report on Chromebooks.
Council Session - May 12, 2026
The Council reappropriated $8.5 million of MCPS fund balance to offset winter weather impacts, and introduced three more school funding items totaling over $5.3 million for asset replacement, sustainability and technology modernization.
EC Committee Worksession - May 1, 2026
The committee reviewed MCPS's Technology Modernization project, including $11 million in FY26 spending this summer for the routine technology refresh. Members also want to know how many students pay for broken school technology and how much they pay.
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