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Parents and advocates tell Montgomery County school board bullying, mental-health and special-education supports are inadequate
Summary
Two public commenters urged the Montgomery County Board of Education to address student bullying, unmet behavioral and mental-health needs, gaps in special-education protections and board conduct tied to political conflicts of interest.
Two residents urged the Montgomery County Board of Education on Tuesday to act on bullying, student hunger, staffing shortages and gaps in special-education supports, saying current district practice and policy harms students and strains teachers.
"Are you for public schools or not?" Suzanne Albright Butler asked the board, citing roof leaks at Kenwood Middle School, students avoiding restrooms because of vaping and bullying, and teachers DoorDashing food to hungry students. "There is more than one member on this board who has made public transphobic…
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