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Delegation and commissioners discuss Blueprint waiver, funding formula and Carroll County's push for flexibility

5785613 · September 12, 2025
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County leaders and state legislators reviewed the county's approved Blueprint waiver, discussed concerns about the Blueprint funding formula and said Carroll County could play a role in seeking formula changes that preserve local flexibility while maintaining core goals for equity and student supports.

Carroll County commissioners, schoolboard members and legislative delegates spent a lengthy portion of the joint meeting reviewing the county's approved waiver from the state's Blueprint for Maryland's Future and discussing potential changes to the Blueprint funding formula.

Speakers said Carroll County received a waiver but that the state and legislature are likely to revisit Blueprint implementation details after the next election. Delegates and county officials identified several areas where the county believes formula…

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