This week, various government bodies in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area are in recess and not holding public meetings. The DC Council, Maryland General Assembly, Charles County Board of Commissioners, Montgomery County Council, Prince George's County Council, Virginia General Assembly, Alexandria City Council, Arlington County Board, and Fairfax County Board of Supervisors and School Board are all not in session. However, the Charles County Board of Education has a meeting scheduled on Tuesday at 1:00 pm, with an agenda covering the Superintendent's report, education updates, school budget presentations, policy discussions, and an update on the County's implementation of the "Blueprint for Maryland’s Future."
District of Columbia
DC Council
The DC Council is in recess this week and will not meet.
DC State Board of Education
There will be no public meeting of the DC State Board of Education this week
Maryland
Maryland General Assembly:
Both the Maryland House of Delegates and the Maryland Senate are currently adjourned and not in session.
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Charles County
Board of Charles County Commissioners
The Board of Charles County Commissioners is in recess this week.
The public can access additional resources such as the 2023 Local Legislative Proposals Package and the 2023 BOCC Session Calendar with Public Comment Dates.
Charles County Board of Education
There will be a meeting of the Charles County Board of Education this week on Tuesday at 1:00 pm. The meeting will include the Superintendent's report, updates from education associations and employee groups, a presentation on the state of schools and the board budget, policy discussions, and an update on the implementation of the "Blueprint for Maryland’s Future".
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Montgomery County
Montgomery County Council
The Montgomery County Council is in recess this week.
Montgomery County Board of Education
The Montgomery County Board of Education is in recess this week.
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Prince George's County
Prince George's County Council
The Prince George's County Council is in recess this week.
Prince George's County Board of Education
The Prince George's County Board of Education is in recess this week.
Virginia
Virginia General Assembly:
Both the Virginia House of Delegates and the Virginia Senate are adjourned and not in session.
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Alexandria City:
Alexandria City Council:
The Alexandria City Council is in recess this week.
Alexandria City Board of Education:
The Alexandria City School Board is in recess this week.
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Arlington County
Arlington County Board
There is no Arlington County Board is in recess this week.
Arlington County School Board
The Arlington County School Board is in recess this week.
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Fairfax County
Fairfax County Board of Supervisors
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors is in recess this week.
Fairfax County School Board
The Fairfax County School Board is in recess this week.
Staying informed about local policies is of utmost importance as they significantly impact our daily lives. From zoning laws to school funding, these decisions affect everything from the cost of living to the quality of education. Therefore, it's crucial to be aware of what's happening in our communities and voice our opinions when shaping policies that affect us all. Residents and stakeholders are encouraged to stay informed about these proceedings and engage with their local representatives to contribute to the decision-making process and ensure their voices are heard. CLPA will provide continual updates throughout the week on any new development here on our site, on Twitter: @LocalPolicyCTR, and on Facebook @localpolicycenter.