Montgomery County Public Schools revealed that over 12,000 employees have outdated criminal background checks, and nearly 4,900 lacked Child Protective Services screening. Some volunteers and contractors began working before clearances were completed. In response, a real‑time clearance tracker was launched for new personnel, and CPS processing shifted from paper to digital—cutting wait times from 4–6 weeks to a few business days. The system rollout aims to eliminate the backlog and ensure student safety.
