The Montgomery County Board of Education released a 16-page legislative platform for the 2025 Maryland General Assembly session.
The eight-member Board of Education (BOE) for Montgomery County has released its 2025 legislative priorities for the Board’s advocacy in the coming session. They hope for this report to clarify the needs and interests of the jurisdiction around education policy.
As the largest school system in Maryland and the 17th largest in the country, the sheer scale of implementation for the Blueprint is unique in Montgomery, and similarly in only a handful of other jurisdictions. Additionally, Montgomery residents are some of if not the most diverse in the state, which adds a meaningful layer of complexity to how services are delivered across any local agency, not just education. Sharing the individualized concerns of each county in this manner illustrates the breadth of variability in needs and resources across the state with regard to implementation of new policies.
In this announcement the Board reiterated a willingness to consider positions on additional legislative and budget issues that arise before, during, and after legislative session. The legislative platforms was distributed to members of the Maryland General Assembly, partner organizations, and the community, and is also posted on the Board of Education website.
From the BOE statement:
The Board’s 2025 Legislative Priorities represent the challenges and opportunities we experience in MCPS,” said Karla Silvestre, President of the Montgomery County Board of Education. “These priorities can significantly empower districts to further their mission to provide excellent education and learning experiences for every student.
The Board’s five legislative priorities are:
- Graduation Credit Review
- Funding for Safety Upgrades in Schools
- Blueprint-Required Funding for Dual Enrollment and AP/IB Exams
- GED Exam Accessibility
- Statewide Virtual Learning
The Board also identified ongoing interests that strengthen legislative work intended to support students and public schools. They include:
- Preserving Local Autonomy
- Adequate School Funding
- Implementing the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future
- Recruitment and Retention
- College, Career, and Community Readiness
- Safe and Secure Learning Environments for All