Unfortunately, we live in Maryland and The Washington Post has said that "school fees are justifiable" for our students, even though those fees violate our state constitution.
No social justice here in Montgomery County.
“Most state constitutions, in fact, guarantee all students a sound, basic public education. These constitutional rights cannot be put on hold, even in tough times. It is unconstitutional to call on parents to pay for textbooks and lab fees for required courses. And art, music, sports, basic educational support services and many extracurricular activities that promote learning, creativity and character are not luxuries; they, too, are essential features of a sound, basic education.”NYT: When Schools Depend on Handouts
