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Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Concerns grow over proposed MCPS budget cuts, including reductions to program for kids with autism

ROCKVILLE, Md. - Some proposed budget cuts for Montgomery County Public Schools have parents concerned.

A proposed $7.1 billion dollar budget for Montgomery County includes $3.3 billion for MCPS.

That will fund about 98 percent of the school board’s request, but because it doesn’t fully fund MCPS that will mean a reduction or elimination of some programs.

One of those programs is the special needs program at the Darnestown Learning Center which serves children with autism.

Three other programs within MCPS may also see changes in the next school year or be cut completely without funding.

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4 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 25, 2024 at 12:10 PM

    They need to get rid of at least 10 central office employees.

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    1. AnonymousApril 25, 2024 at 3:36 PM

      Getting rid of 10 stellar performers would be a heresy!
      Isn't that where there are "special assignment" employees?

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  2. AnonymousMay 5, 2024 at 8:17 AM

    https://moco360.media/2024/05/03/council-committee-recommends-49-5m-more-for-mcps-next-fiscal-year/
    Easy come easy go.
    Is this affluent county there is plenty of cash flowing.

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  3. AnonymousMay 10, 2024 at 9:36 AM

    But, who is going to protect MCPS from itself?
    ". . . and protect MCPS from the harmful effects of these proposed budget cuts.”
    https://mocoshow.com/2024/05/10/statement-seiu-local-500-mcea-and-mcaap-mcboa-applauds-education-and-cultures-recommendation-to-restore-funding-for-mcps

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