FCPS to require ID verification and online sign-ups for public comment at board meetings

Frederick County Public Schools said it will require people who wish to speak at board meetings to sign up online and verify a Frederick County connection before speaking.

A board member explained the change is being implemented to address safety and crowding concerns. Under the updated practice described at the committee meeting, sign-ups will be online; speakers will check in in the lobby with the district's Raptor identification system; those who want to speak must show state-issued identification and, if…