The Earn to Learn Act will allow low-income students to pay for college-related expenses through a college-matched savings program
“We must do better to ensure American students have the skills and training necessary to pursue good-paying jobs that keep up with our changing economy,” Romney said. “Our legislation will help students pursue their education by equipping them with the financial resources and knowledge they need to attend college, career and technical schools without the burden of being saddled with debt when they graduate.”
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The savings account allows participating states or nonprofits to give an extra $8 to every $1 a student puts into the account and the money can be used once a student selects a school to attend.
$6B Montgomery Co spending plan fully funds schools, removes SROs
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Play to Learn Act Passes House, eligible for Senate consideration
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PGCPS School Board votes to keep school resource officers
A district-wide survey revealed 82% of its 13,000 respondents think SROs are important or very important to maintaining a safe learning environment. Author: Jess Arnold Updated: 7:31 AM EST March 2, 2021
PRINCE GEORGE S COUNTY, Md. After months of delays, the Prince George s County Public School Board voted Monday night to keep school resource officers in their schools, while eventually phasing out school security personnel.
Those recommendations were drafted by the county s Police Reform Task Force, and accepted by the CEO of Prince George s County Public Schools. The school board did not have enough votes to overturn the CEO s decision.