Public school is free in Maryland. Here are two free handouts to keep it free.

Public school systems are required by law to provide ample funding for all curricular materials. Teachers and parents are neither required nor expected to subsidize public school systems by purchasing class materials using their personal funds.

For teachers and staff:

Public School Staff Guide to Using Personal Funds to Cover Materials of Instruction

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AIaBHReCs8pWRmuDDOwoMFMdFeLP1Zj8/view?usp=drive_link

For parents and students:

Guide to fees for textbooks and materials of instruction

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1r01SAt02wkJwLTQpeC0mKePwDtYmVxrY/view?usp=drive_link

Feel free to print and share these materials.