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Montgomery County School Budget Vote Delayed After Shouting Chaos

5/16/2026

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Natali Fani-Gonzalez postponed Montgomery County school budget vote to Friday because the hearing room erupted in shouting and jeers, ending the May 15 meeting.
David Stein said the council lacks votes to cut $72 million from MCPS and fund the $3.8 billion school budget request.
Christine Handy urged the council to fund schools, saying district leaders must make hard decisions.

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Natali Fani-Gonzalez postponed Montgomery County school budget vote to Friday because the hearing room erupted in shouting and jeers, ending the May 15 meeting.
David Stein said the council lacks votes to cut $72 million from MCPS and fund the $3.8 billion school budget request.
Christine Handy urged the council to fund schools, saying district leaders must make hard decisions.