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Explained: How Trump’s RAP rips up student debt rules; bigger bills, gutted aid, a brutal new reality for borrowers
The Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP), enacted in July 2025, overhauls federal student loans starting July 2026. Replacing income-driven repayment with gross income calculations and mandatory minimum ...
Montgomery watchdog says school system is behind on criminal history checks
Montgomery County Public Schools has about 12,000 employees who have outdated criminal history checks, according to a report released by the county’s inspector general. As of March, roughly 4,900 ...
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New report finds deficiencies with background check process at Montgomery County Public Schools
The Montgomery County Office of the Inspector General (OIG) released a report on Monday which states that Montgomery County ...
Nearly half of Montgomery County Public Schools employees had outdated background checks, IG report finds
A review by Montgomery County’s Office of the Inspector General found nearly half of Montgomery County Public Schools ...
Report flags risks in Montgomery County schools' background check system
Maryland’s Office of the Inspector General said it found “deficiencies” in background check systems at MCPS. The superintendent of schools says he’s addressing the issues and “children are safe” ...