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Parents and advocates urge BCPS to act on indoor air quality and student supports; student council reports budget and outreach challenges
Summary
Speakers during public comment urged the board to adopt indoor air quality measures (portable air filters, monitoring), asked for stronger responses to student safety and harassment, and highlighted student council activities and funding constraints. TABCO and PTA Council also urged support for educator compensation and legislative engagement.
Community members and organizations spoke during public comment on Jan. 14, urging the board to address indoor air quality, student safety, and support for student leadership and school programs.
Adam Van Bable, founder of Maryland Indoor Air Quality Advocates (MYACCA), urged BCPS to prioritize classroom air monitoring and portable air filtration, saying indoor air quality affects students with disabilities and chronic conditions and arguing the district could implement measures with private donations, grants or a modest family fee. He…
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