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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Montgomery County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Dual enrollment funding and equitable access
Budget cuts changed who gets free Montgomery College courses: 2,234 college-and-career-ready students are still covered, but 102 students left the program this year. Members want demographic data and worry equitable access has slipped.
CTE industry partnerships and new MOUs
The careers and trades office was reorganized, but construction and automotive programs continue — students just can't start a new house build yet because land wasn't acquired. New MOUs with industry foundation boards are being negotiated now.
AI use in MCPS and forthcoming regulation
MCPS plans to draft a formal regulation on staff and student use of AI for the coming school year, following the state's AI Ready Schools Act.
State grant for teacher pipeline program
A proposed $6 million supplemental appropriation would bring a Maryland state grant to Montgomery County Public Schools for the Grow Your Own Educators Grant, which trains future teachers. Hearing and action are scheduled for July 28.
After-school program transition in Carroll Avenue/Quebec Terrace
A proposed $133,523 cut to after-school programming in the Carroll Avenue/Quebec Terrace neighborhood moved kids to Excel Beyond the Bell and MCPS tutoring; the Council held off until DHHS and MCPS confirmed a transition plan, then approved the budget.