Montgomery Co. teachers union calls for free student meals, no fees for field trips 

A Maryland teachers union said that while the Montgomery County Public Schools’ new recommended school budget expands universal pre-K and waives fees for standardized tests, it still leaves many needs unaddressed. The Montgomery County Education Association is also calling for free meals to all students and the elimination of fees for field trips and other activities in the proposed $3.15 billion operating budget for fiscal year 2024, Bethesda Beat first reported.