Elrich’s $6.6B capital plan calls for record-high funding for Montgomery Co. schools

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Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich’s $6.6 billion proposed Capital Improvement Program for the next six years would give more to the Montgomery County Public Schools than they have ever received in a capital budget — $2.1 billion.

Still, his recommendation isn’t enough to pay for every school renovation requested by the superintendent and school board. Elrich said there’s just not enough money to fulfill all the schools’ requests.

We’re in ”a pretty difficult situation,” he said at a press conference announcing his recommendations at the executive office building in Rockville on Tuesday.

This story continues. Read the rest at The Banner Montgomery.

Ginny Bixby, The Banner Montgomery

The Banner Montgomery is a local, independent news source covering Montgomery County and Maryland.

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