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Parent urges council to press ACPS for clearer communication after firearm entered Freetown Elementary
Anne Arundel County Council · February 18, 2026
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Summary
A parent told the council that a firearm entered Freetown Elementary and criticized limited follow‑up from Anne Arundel County Public Schools; she asked the council to treat the incident as an opportunity to review prevention and communication policies.
Dr. Sharon Hoye testified at the Feb. 17 meeting that a firearm had been brought into Freetown Elementary and that families learned of the incident through local news rather than direct written communications from school officials. She said that response alone is important but emphasized prevention and…
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