No. A Parent PLUS Loan is a federal loan that parents can use to help pay for their dependent undergraduate student's college or career school expenses. The loan is issued to the parent, not the student, and is based on the parent's creditworthiness.These types of loans are not eligible for the Student Loan Assistance Repayment Program.  However, Home | Federal Student Aid provides information on possible forgiveness of Parent Plus Loans.

The Student Loan Assistance Repayment Program does not extend to family members, as it is intended for loans of HCPSS employees only.
 

Complete information on the HCPSS Indoor Environmental Quality program can be found online.

Student rights and responsibilities are defined in Howard County Board of Education Policy 9020 Students’ Rights and Responsibilities.

Additional information can be found in the Student Code of Conduct and additional Board policies related to student responsibilities and behavior.

The United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights clarifies that “A school or college violates Title VI if it intentionally treats persons differently or otherwise causes them harm because of their race, or if a school or college creates or is responsible for a racially hostile environment.

Community members are not permitted to be on any school campus during the school day to ensure the safety of students and staff. 

Information on safety protocols for visitors may be found on the HCPSS website.

No, walkouts are not at a principal's discretion. As stated in Howard County Board of Education Policy 9020 Students’ Rights and Responsibilities, “Students have the right to assemble. Students have the right to freely choose the subject and form of a peaceful demonstration. Schools may set reasonable limits as to the time, place, and way students and student groups may assemble if those restrictions advance legitimate educational goals.”