Montgomery County School Board votes in favor of virtual start to school year

The Montgomery County School Board voted in favor of a virtual start for the first semester of the upcoming school year. (READ THE PLAN)

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According to a plan that was proposed last month, students would begin the semester online and would continue for at least several weeks. A phased reopening would then follow when deemed safe to do so.

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According to the plan, fall and winter sports would be cancelled.

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