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Montgomery County Hears On Volunteer Service Graduation Plan
MontCo leaders debated turning community service into a high school graduation requirement to replace a citizenship exam. Proponents like Ann Meyer praised benefits and flexibility, citing hospital visits and Meals on Wheels. opponents urged noncompulsory encouragement. If approved by the state board, the proposal would swap the ninth grade written test with service credits, a shift tied to state education initiatives from the early 1980s.
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Rockville
Montgomery County
Upcounty Area 3
Ann Meyer
Joseph L. Shilling
Meyer
Shilling
State Board of Education
State Department of Education