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Montgomery County Council approves $400,693 for MCPS career advising program
Summary
Following public testimony, the council unanimously approved supplemental appropriation 26-53, allocating $400,693 from MCPS assigned fund balance to support MCPS's Blueprint for Maryland's Future Career Advising Program.
The Montgomery County Council voted unanimously to approve supplemental appropriation number 26-53, committing $400,693 from MCPS assigned fund balance to the Blueprint for Maryland's Future Career Advising Program.
The appropriation followed a public hearing in which student speaker Rimae Eme and others urged investment in career‑readiness programs that expand access to internships and advising for students countywide. Councilmembers moved and seconded the motion during the session and the measure passed by unanimous raised‑hand vote.
Council staff recorded the source of funds as an MCPS assigned fund balance and indicated that council action would be recorded in the official minutes and budget documents.
