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County Council Passes Bill that Will Require Restaurants and Food Service Facilities in MoCo to Provide at Least One Healthy Meal Option for Children

By Patrick Herron

During yesterday’s Montgomery County Council meeting, the council passed Bill 1-22, which will require all food service facilities in Montgomery County that offer a children’s meal to also offer at least one healthy children’s meal and beverage option. The bill was introduced by Councilmember Craig Rice and co-sponsored by Council President Gabe Albornoz and Councilmembers Will Jawando and Nancy Navarro.

The bill was enacted by a vote of 8-1, with Councilmember Friedson voting against the legislation.

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Maryland

Marijuana Legalization Bill Passes in Maryland House of Delegates, Now Headed to the Senate

By Patrick Herron

The Maryland House of Delegates passed a bill today that would allow voters to decide whether or not to legalize cannabis in Maryland.  House Bill 1 states that, “on or after July 1, 2023, an individual in the State who is at least 21 years old may use and possess cannabis.”

If the bill passes through the Maryland State Senate, voters will see the question on the ballot this November.

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Health

MCPS Reduces Quarantine and Isolation Period for Students Beginning March 1

By Patrick Herron

Montgomery County Public Schools have updated their quarantine and isolation periods from 10 days to five, effective March 1. Full details below from MCPS:

Beginning March 1, MCPS will be moving from a 10-day isolation and quarantine period for students to a 5-day isolation and quarantine, if certain health conditions are met. This aligns with our requirements for staff, and the recommendations of the CDC, Maryland Department of Health and our local DHHS.

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MoCo Government

County Council to Host Town Hall on Mental Health on March 1

By Patrick Herron

Join us for a virtual town hall on March 1, 2022 from 7-9 p.m. to learn about mental health resources in our community and provide your views and suggestions.

Mental health issues in our community are complex and challenging; but, by coming together we can increase our understanding of the issues faced across our community and work together on tangible actions to make a difference for our residents and our outstanding community partners that are focused on mental health and wellness.

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Education

Councilmember Tom Hucker and Student Member of the Board of Education Hana O’Looney Host Virtual Youth Listening Session on Mental Health Tonight at 5:30pm

By Patrick Herron

Per Montgomery County:

ROCKVILLE, Md., Feb. 18, 2022—Montgomery County Councilmember Tom Hucker invites Montgomery County students to participate in a virtual Youth Listening Session on Mental Health and Wellness on Wednesday, Feb. 23 at 5:30 p.m. to share students’ vision of what Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) and the County can do to prioritize mental health and well-being in schools. The virtual Youth Listening Session, co-hosted by Councilmember Hucker and Student Member of the Board of Education Hana O’Looney, will include students’ perspectives, questions and ideas, and mental health resources.

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Education

Maryland Board of Education Votes to Lift Statewide Mask Mandate in Schools as of March 1

By Patrick Herron

The Maryland State Board of Education voted 12-2 today to rescind its statewide mask mandate for public schools, effective March 1.  This will allow local school districts to decide their own masking policies.

The Montgomery County Board of Education is set to take up the school system’s mask policy at a meeting on February 24.

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Health

Maryland’s COVID-19 Positivity Rate Drops Below 3%, ICU Levels Drop to Six-Month Low

By Patrick Herron

Per the State of Maryland:

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan today announced that the State of Maryland’s COVID-19 positivity rate has dropped below 3% for the first time since early November, as the state’s health metrics continue to decline.

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