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County officials urge changes to Maryland "Blueprint" as school funding and hiring strain local budget
Summary
Carroll County commissioners and school officials said Maryland's Blueprint education requirements are creating fiscal and staffing strain; county leaders described proposals to seek alternatives, request flexibility and testify to the state delegation.
Carroll County commissioners and school officials told the Chamberannual State of the County audience that the state's "Blueprint" education reform is creating significant budget and staffing pressure for local schools and that the county will press state leaders for changes or flexibility.
"As of yesterday, Carroll County Public Schools would be insolvent," a Carroll County Public Schools official who identified herself as Cindy told the meeting, saying she had just learned that foundation funding tied to Blueprint would be reduced. County officials likewise said several Blueprint…
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