Leaders Announce Joint Initiative to Address Student Safety and Wellbeing
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich joined local leaders Friday to announce the interagency “Reimagining School Safety and Students’ Well-Being Initiative,” which aims to reshape public safety in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) and provides social and mental support to students.
A steering committee will lead discussion and implementation of recommendations for reimagining safety and mental health supports in MCPS and the county, Elrich explained. It will be chaired by representatives from MCPS, the county health department (DHHS) and county police (MCPD). The committee will include students and representatives from schools, the board of education, the DHHS, the council and police department.