Montgomery Co. schools spent 500% more on legal fees this fiscal year, report says

Montgomery County Public Schools saw a more than 500% increase in legal fees this fiscal year compared to last, according to a December report from the district. The school system spent $487,735 on legal fees during FY24, the report showed — a 548% spike from the previous fiscal year, when the district reported spending a total of $75,191 on such costs.