STATE BOARD RECEIVES SIX MAINTENANCE OF EFFORT WAIVER REQUESTS

BALTIMORE, MD (April 14, 2011) – The Maryland State Board of Education has received formal requests from six counties for waivers from the State's Maintenance of Effort (MOE) requirements.

Requests have come from Anne Arundel, Kent, Montgomery, Queen Anne's, Talbot and Wicomico Counties.

Under the requirements of Maryland Education Article §5-202, Annotated Code of Maryland, county governments must prove that the county’s fiscal condition "significantly impedes" the county’s ability to fund MOE. Local systems had until April 1, 2011 to submit requests.

• Maintenance of Effort Waiver Request Filing Requirements

Attached are copies of materials received as of the filing date (May 2, 2011):

Anne Arundel County

• Waiver Request
• Approved Fiscal Year 2011 Budget Highlights
• Fiscal Update FY2012
• Local Board's Opposition
• Withdrawal of Waiver Request

Kent County

• Withdrawal of Waiver Request

Montgomery County

• Withdrawal of Waiver Request

Queen Anne's County

• Withdrawal of Waiver Request

Talbot County

• Withdrawal of Waiver Request

Wicomico County

• Waiver Request
• Operating Budget 2011-2012
• Local Board's Support of Waiver Request