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MCPS proposes tiered staffing standards, ties class-size ratios to FARMS tiers
Summary
To address declining enrollment and equity gaps, MCPS proposed new staffing standards that set classroom ratios by FARMS tiers, special-education LRE levels and EML groupings, with phased implementation beginning FY27 and full multi-year rollout through FY33.
Montgomery County Public Schools presented proposed staffing standards and a multi-year implementation plan to the Education & Culture Committee on March 5, describing a tiered allocation model based on FARMS (free-and-reduced-meal) participation, updated classroom ratios, special-education staffing tied to Least Restrictive Environment categories and phased rollouts for elementary through high schools.
MCPS staff said the new standards are intended to replace looser guidelines and bring transparency, predictability and equity to staffing allocations. Deputy chief of finance Alan Francois summarized the goals as "consistency and transparency,…
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