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MCPS Policies & Regulations Handbook

 
Hot Off the Presses!
Regulation GCA-RA

Regulation GCA-RA, Employee Conflict of Interest, was revised on April 17, 2013.

Regulation AFA-RA

Regulation AFA-RA, Research and Other Data Collection Activities in Montgomery County Public Schools, was revised on March 12, 2013.

Regulation ILA-RA

Regulation ILA-RA, Assessments with Security and Reporting Requirements, was revised on March 12, 2013.

Policy DJA

Policy DJA, MCPS Procurement Practices and Bid Awards, was amended on February 12, 2013.

 

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Policies and Regulations Handbook Updates

 
Prior Summaries:


 
Policies Available for Public Comment


As policies are developed or revised, the public is urged to provide input. Please review the proposals below and submit comments to the Superintendent by the designated due date.

Current Policies for Public Comment


On April 23, 2013, the Board of Education tentatively adopted Policy BLC, Procedures for Review and Resolution of Special Education Disputes. This policy establishes and recognizes review and resolution options that permit cooperative problem solving of disputes regarding the identification, evaluation, educational placement, or provision of a free and appropriate public education for a student with a disability or suspected of having a disability under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

Copies of the draft policy, Policy BLC, Procedures for Review and Resolution of Special Education Disputes, are available through the Public Information Office by calling 301-279-3391 or by clicking on the above link.

Individuals who wish to provide comments should respond in writing by July 19, 2013. All responses should be sent to the Office of the Superintendent of Schools, 850 Hungerford Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20850 or to the Board of Education at boe@mcpsmd.org. All responses will be shared with the Board of Education and the Superintendent of Schools.


On March 12, 2013, the Board of Education tentatively adopted Policy ABA, Community Involvement. This policy affirms the Board of Education’s commitment to fostering and supporting community interest and involvement in Montgomery County Public Schools, because citizen support of the schools is essential to student success.

Copies of the draft policy, Policy ABA, Community Involvement, are available through the Public Information Office by calling 301-279-3391 or by clicking on the above link.

Individuals who wish to provide comments should respond in writing by May 7, 2013. All responses should be sent to the Office of the Superintendent of Schools, 850 Hungerford Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20850 or to the Board of Education at boe@mcpsmd.org. All responses will be shared with the Board of Education and the Superintendent of Schools.


On March 12, 2013, the Board of Education tentatively adopted Policy IGN, Combating Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse. This policy provides a framework for creating and maintaining a safe environment for teaching, learning, and working within Montgomery County Public Schools that is free of tobacco, drugs, alcohol, and other intoxicants.

Copies of the draft policy, Policy IGN, Combating Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse, are available through the Public Information Office by calling 301-279-3391 or by clicking on the above link.

Individuals who wish to provide comments should respond in writing by May 7, 2013. All responses should be sent to the Office of the Superintendent of Schools, 850 Hungerford Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20850 or to the Board of Education at boe@mcpsmd.org. All responses will be shared with the Board of Education and the Superintendent of Schools.

 
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For questions regarding policies and regulations, call Harriet Potosky at (301) 279-3538.

Updated May 6, 2013 | Maintained by Missy Gumula
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