Maryland Moves Forward in Plan to Give $1 Billion to Baltimore Schools

BALTIMORE — A plan is in action to allocate $1 billion to Baltimore schools over the next seven years in order to renovate or replace the city’s rundown facilities.

The Maryland House approved the Baltimore City Public Schools Construction and Revitalization Act of 2013 last week in a 107-30 vote. The bill, which would require the state to provide a block grant to the city’s school each year, is now heading to the Senate.

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Baltimore City Public Schools Plan 10-Year Investment

BALTIMORE — In November, Baltimore City Public Schools’ CEO Andres Alonso unveiled a $2.4 billion, 10-year plan to bring the district’s school buildings up to 21st century standards. The plan, 21st Century Buildings for Our Kids: Baltimore City Public Schools’ Proposed 10-Year Plan Recommendations, is the single largest public investment ever in the school system.

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