Sen. Washington Introduces Bill to Increase Transparency in PGCPS
Senator Alonzo T. Washington Introduces Legislation to End Corruption in Prince George’s County Public Schools
New Office of Integrity and Compliance Passes through House & Senate Delegation
ANNAPOLIS, MD – Maryland State Senator Alonzo T. Washington (D) has introduced legislation to create an Office of Integrity & Compliance in Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS). The Office would oversee and respond to allegations of waste, fraud, and abuse. Under the legislation, this office would be independent of the School Board and CEO’s Office, and have full investigatory powers. The bill (PG 501-23) received a favorable report from the Prince George’s County House Delegation this morning.
“During my tenure in the House, I have proposed legislation several times to provide more oversight, accountability, and transparency for PGCPS,” said Senator Washington. “My legislation would put a stop to the long history of disturbing instances of waste, fraud, and abuse within our school system.”
Students, parents, teachers, & community members routinely make complaints about the current state of the School Board and lack of transparency within PGCPS. There have been multiple instances of gross misuse of public funds, illegal grade changes scandals, false ethics reports, and overall dysfunction.
“Over the past 25 years, there have been numerous high profile cases of dysfunction in our school system that have cost taxpayers millions of dollars,” said Sen. Washington. “The focus should be on providing a world class education to our students – not political infighting and a constant stream of scandal and abuse.”