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Commissioners hold off on large recurring school funding commitments pending 'Kirwan' legislation
Summary
Board members at the March 12 work session agreed to delay major recurring commitments for the Board of Education until state education legislation (referred to as 'Kirwan') and related funding become clearer.
St. Mary’s County commissioners said on March 12 they would defer significant recurring funding decisions tied to the Board of Education until the state’s education package — discussed in the meeting as the Kirwan proposals — becomes clearer.
Why it matters: Participants repeatedly described the Kirwan proposals as a potential source of new county obligations that could materially change local budget priorities.…
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