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Board previews 2026 legislative program, emphasizes classroom order, equitable funding and school construction support
Summary
District leaders outlined a proposed 2026 legislative program that emphasizes alignment of state law with federal requirements, targeted funding for high‑need and rural districts, support for classroom order and discipline measures, and expanded state assistance for school safety personnel and aging facility modernization.
Washington County Public Schools staff presented a proposed legislative program for the 2026 Maryland General Assembly that emphasizes school funding equity, classroom order and discipline tools, rural facility modernization, and targeted support for safety and student behavior programs.
The superintendent’s team described core priorities developed with the district’s Legislative Response Team (LRT) — which includes the board president and two board members — and recommended the full board adopt a legislative program at its Oct. 21 business meeting. The team said district advocacy will be handled in‑house and that the board will meet the county delegation on Nov. 5 at…
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