Harford County Public Schools marks end of universal meal program, restructures safety and security department

During the Board of Education of Harford County’s meeting on Monday, the board announced that the universal meal program will be coming to an end and security and safety department will be expanding in response to national and local violence related to schools. The board voted to approve amendments to the fiscal year 2023 unrestricted and restricted capital and food budgets. The unrestricted fund was approved for $579.4 million with amendments. The restricted fund was approved for $49.8 million with amendments.