In support of Montgomery County Public Schools’ commitment to transparency, accountability, and meaningful community engagement, this webpage has been created to provide clear and accessible information about the School Board policy revision process. As policies are reviewed and updated, we want employees, families, students, and community members to understand where each policy is in the process and to have meaningful opportunities to provide feedback before final action is taken by the School Board. Our goal is to ensure that policy development is thoughtful, consistent, transparent, and informed by the perspectives of those we serve.  A significant portion of the MCPS School Board policy manual is overdue for a systematic review.

At the April 21, 2026, School Board meeting, the MCPS School Board approved MCPS Policy 1-5.4, which states that policies must undergo a first read before a second read and vote.

1. Each policy is reviewed by MCPS employees, and community input is received.

2. Using the feedback provided, MCPS employees create a suggested policy for the MCPS School Board to review.

3. First read at an MCPS School Board meeting.

4. Following the first read, there is a two-week evaluation and review period.

5. Second read and vote at an MCPS School Board meeting.

MCPS Staff are currently reviewing and seeking input on the following policies that align with new Virginia state laws and updated regulations that took effect on July 1, 2026. These are currently in the process of being published.