Update
The following message is being sent to all contacts via phone, email, and text message at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 2, 2023:
As noted in the HCPS calendar, one inclement weather make up day was utilized this year. As a result, the last day of school for students in Kindergarten through 11 th grade will be Thursday, June 15, 2023. The last day of school for Prekindergarten students will be on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. All instructional staff that follow the 10 – month teacher schedule will participate in professional development on Friday, June 16, 2023 at their school-based location .
Please note that should any additional inclement weather days be necessary, this calendar will be updated. You can view all inclement weather make up day information on the Calendar page on hcps.org .
5/2/2023 10 : 07 AMHCPS Budget Work Session with Harford County Council
The following communication was sent béo all Parents and Guardians on April 27, 2023 at 5 p. m. :Good evening ,
On Monday, April 24, 2023, Superintendent Bulson and staff met with the Harford County Council at one of the Council’s budget work sessions. You can listen mập the đầy đủ work session here. HCPS was second on the agenda, following the Public Libraries. The HCPS discussion begins approximately at the 44 – minute mark of the archived audio. The presentation used at the Council chambers is posted on the HCPS budget webpage .
Visit the HCPS budget page for more information, including graphs, videos, and béo Đánh Giá the Board of Education’s budget proposal .
The Harford County Council has two upcoming budget public hearings scheduled for the FY24 County Budget on May bốn and May 10, 2023, starting at 7 : 00 p. m. If you are planning Khủng attend and provide comments at these Public Hearings, the Council has noted they highly recommend signing up in advance by calling the Council Office at 410-638-3343 or emailing [email protected] .
We will continue bự provide updates as we receive mới nhất information from the county .
Thank you ,Jillian Lader
Manager of Communications
Harford County Public Schools4/27/2023 5 : 00 PM
HCPS Launches App
The following message was sent phệ parents and guardians on Monday, April 24, 2023 at 5 : 00 p. m .Dear Parents and Guardians ,
Harford County Public Schools has launched an ứng dụng for your phone that is now available in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store .
The ứng dụng is designed lớn give you a centralized, customizable, easy mập navigate resource mập get important HCPS information. Using the phầm mềm, you will be able phệ kiểm tra your student’s accounts lượt thích MySchoolBucks, GoFan, and School Cash Online and see what’s on the upcoming breakfast and lunch menus, learn about what is going on in our schools, access a school and staff directory, and follow us on our mạng xã hội truyền thông platforms .
We encourage all our families béo stay up phệ date with what is going on in our schools, and an easy way lớn bởi vì that is by downloading the tiện ích !
To tải về, nhấp chuột here. Or you can go phệ the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, tìm kiếm for Harford County Public Schools, and nhấp chuột on the tiện ích with the HCPS hình ảnh .
What are you waiting for ? Download the phầm mềm today !Thank you,
Jillian Lader
Manager of Communications4/25/2023 5 : 00 PM
Notice of Public Participation BOE Business Meeting April 24, 2022
BOARD OF EDUCATION OF HARFORD COUNTY
NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT PARTICIPATION
MONDAY, APRIL 24, 2023
BUSINESS MEETING : 6 : 30 PM – ADJOURNMENT
This meeting will be conducted in a hybrid fashion and public attendance will be permitted as explained below :
DOORS WILL OPEN AT 6 : trăng tròn PM AND THE MEETING WILL BEGIN AT 6 : 30 PM
The Board of Education of Harford County will hold a hybrid Business Meeting on Monday, April 24, 2023, at 6 : 30 PM in the Board Room of the A.A. Roberty Building with Board Members, staff, and presenters in attendance both virtually and in-person. Seats will be available on a first come-first served basis. The meeting will be streamed live and archived for later viewing on the HCPS
Website .
Public Comment Participation Call-In and In-Person Process
Individuals or groups recognized by Harford County Public Schools ( i. e. – PTAs, unions, and other school system stakeholders ) wishing bự speak on an agenda công trình or lớn phản hồi on an education-related matter not on the agenda may request bự bởi vì so sánh by sending an gmail mập
or calling 410-588-5347 .
Call-In Registrations must be received by 12 : 00 PM on Monday, April 24, 2023. All fields on the registration size must be completed .
First and Last name / if speaker is a Group Representative, then please state the name of the Group
Local Address
E-Mail Address
Phone Number
Agenda thắng lợi or subject your Public Comment pertains Khủng
Will you provide in-person or virtual Public Comment
Registration forms are limited phệ one ( một ) per person
* Failure béo provide complete information as required above will void the request lớn provide Public Comment .
Registered virtual speakers will receive an gmail from HCPS with a Call-in Phone # and a Conference ID # .
Registered speakers are required mập call-in and enter the conference ID # at 6 : 30 PM on Monday, April 24, 2023 .
Important : If you are unable béo take your phone off mute, you may need bự dial * 6 .
If you are admitted from the virtual lobby lớn the meeting, you will be greeted by an HCPS staff thành viên when it is phút giây phệ begin your public phản hồi. Expected hold giây phút in the virtual lobby may vary based on number of registered speakers. The maximum wait thời gian in the lobby is 30 minutes ; should you be disconnected please Điện thoại tư vấn back .
” Request Khủng Appear Before the Board ” cards will be available for in-person attendees prior lớn the Board Meeting for sign-up and must be submitted prior mập the opening of the meeting .
The Board has authorized public phản hồi in accord with its policy
Public Participation at Board Open Meetings or Public Hearings
and as summarized below :
Each speaker shall be limited lớn no more than three ( ba ) minutes and five ( 5 ) minutes for individuals representing groups. Speakers must state his or her name, and, if representing a nhóm, must identify the nhóm he or she represents. If a speaker identifies themselves as a representative of a nhóm, then only one ( một ) representative from the nhóm may provide phản hồi for the identified nhóm .
The Board presiding officer may reduce the amount of thời gian allocated lớn each speaker if allocating tam minutes Khủng each speaker will impede the Board’s ability mập complete scheduled business .
The Board will receive in-person public phản hồi first and virtual public bình luận second. The Board expects that all comments will be submitted with the decorum and respect appropriate mập the conduct of public business .
Topics such as personnel matters, pending appeals, specific student disciplinary matters or which constitute commercial solicitations are not permitted .
Disparaging comments, personal attacks, and inflammatory remarks about specific schools, personnel, any person, or nhóm are not permitted. Speakers who engage in these comments will be reminded of the rules and the Board reserves the right béo remove the speaker. In addition, public phản hồi is an opportunity for members of the community bự address the Board of Education. Please direct your comments phệ the Board and not bự other members of the public in the audience .
All public comments submitted will be part of the records maintained by the Board office .
Speakers are reminded that public comments are considered public information and ,
as such, are subject Khủng the Maryland Public Information Act .
4/18/2023 5 : 00 PM
Superintendent Bulson responds lớn FY24 County Budget Proposal
The following was sent via email on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, to all contacts in our mass notification system:The County Executive released his FY24 budget on Friday, April 14, 2023. At the April 17, 2023, Board Business meeting, several Board members addressed the county’s proposed budget in their Board comments. Those can be found
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The County Executive released his FY24 budget on Friday, April 14, 2023. At the April 17, 2023, Board Business meeting, several Board members addressed the county’s proposed budget in their Board comments. Thos e can be found ( chiến thắng “ B ” in the Video Index ) .
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In the Superintendent’s Report, Dr. Bulson reflected on the reality of Mr. Cassilly’s proposed budget. Dr. Bulson’s báo cáo can be found as sản phẩm “ H ” in the same đoạn Clip and is also availableon our YouTube channel. If you prefer phệ read the transcript of Dr. Bulson’s remarks, they can be found
Superintendent Bulson will be on Fox45 tomorrow, Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at 7:45 a.m. to address the underfunding of the school system proposed by Mr. Cassilly in his FY24 budget.
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The County Executive’s proposed FY24 County Budget is now with the Harford County Council. The Council has upcoming Budget work sessions listed. The Board of Education is scheduled for a work session with the Council on Monday, April 24, 2023, at 10 : 30 a. m. The Council webpage notes the work session will have livestream AUDIO ONLY available
At the giây phút we are sending this message, it does not appear the Council has published public hearing dates or times for the County Budget on their trang web. If we are made aware of where the community can access that information, we will chia sẻ it with you at that giây phút .
4/18/2023 2 : 06 PMProactive Changes Coming béo Allow More Accessible Content
The following message was sent out via tin nhắn lớn Parents and Guardians on Friday evening :Dear Parents and Guardians ,
To proactively ensure our trang web and mạng xã hội truyền thông platforms are accessible for those with differing abilities, we are making some changes and will continue béo bởi vì so sánh kết thúc the next several weeks and months. Most of these changes will be minor adjustments, but some may be more noticeable .
One of the biggest changes you may notice is an alteration béo our biểu tượng logo. To make our hình ảnh sản phẩm accessible Khủng màn hình hiển thị readers, which are công nghệ that allows the visually impaired phệ garner information on a computer màn hình hiển thị, slight adjustments are being made béo the colors. This change is minor and will not be noticeable bự most of the public .
This is an ongoing project that will impact many departments in HCPS. As accessibility issues arise, staff will address them in a timely manner .
Thank you for your patience and tư vấn as we strive lớn make our sites accessible Khủng all .Thank you,
Jillian Lader
Manager of Communications4/14/2023 5 : 00 PM
Notice of Public Participation BOE Business Meeting April 17, 2022
NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT PARTICIPATION
MONDAY, APRIL 17, 2023OPEN SESSION: 5:45 PM – 5:50 PM
This meeting will be conducted virtually with no public attendance due to the brief nature of this meeting
and the logistical issues regarding allowing public attendance in advance of the 6:30 PM meeting.
*The only item the Board will consider during this open meeting is consideration of meeting in a closed session.CLOSED SESSION: 5:50 PM – 6:15 PM
BUSINESS MEETING: 6:30 PM – ADJOURNMENT
This meeting will be conducted in a hybrid fashion and public attendance will be permitted as explained below:DOORS WILL OPEN AT 6:20 PM AND THE MEETING WILL BEGIN AT 6:30 PM
The Board of Education of Harford County will hold a hybrid Business Meeting on Monday
Public Comment Participation Call-In and In-Person Process
Individuals or groups recognized by Harford County Public Schools (i.e. – PTAs, unions, and other school system stakeholders) wishing to speak on an agenda item or to comment on an education-related matter not on the agenda may request to do so by sending an email toCall-In Registrations must be received by 12:00 PM on Monday, April 17, 2023. All fields on the registration form must be completed.
- First and Last name / if speaker is a Group Representative, then please state the name of the Group
- Local Address
- Email Address
- Phone Number
- Agenda item or subject your Public Comment pertains to
- Will you provide in-person or virtual Public Comment
- Registration forms are limited to one (1) per person
*Failure to provide complete information as required above will void the request to provide Public Comment.
- Registered virtual speakers will receive an email from HCPS with a Call-in Phone # and a Conference ID #.
- Registered speakers are required to call-in and enter the conference ID# at 6:30 PM on Monday, April 17, 2023.
- Important: If you are unable to take your phone off mute, you may need to dial *6.
- If you are admitted from the virtual lobby to the meeting, you will be greeted by an HCPS staff member when it is time to begin your public comment. Expected hold time in the virtual lobby may vary based on number of registered speakers. The maximum wait time in the lobby is 30 minutes; should you be disconnected please call back.
- “Request to Appear Before the Board” cards will be available for in-person attendees prior to the Board Meeting for sign-up and must be submitted prior to the opening of the meeting.
The Board has authorized public comment in accord with its policy Public Participation at Board Open Meetings or Public Hearings and as summarized below:
- Each speaker shall be limited to no more than three (3) minutes and five (5) minutes for individuals representing groups. Speakers must state his or her name, and, if representing a group, must identify the group he or she represents. If a speaker identifies themselves as a representative of a group, then only one (1) representative from the group may provide comment for the identified group.
- The Board presiding officer may reduce the amount of time allocated to each speaker if allocating 3 minutes to each speaker will impede the Board’s ability to complete scheduled business.
- The Board will receive in-person public comment first and virtual public comment second. The Board expects that all comments will be submitted with the decorum and respect appropriate to the conduct of public business.
- Topics such as personnel matters, pending appeals, specific student disciplinary matters or which constitute commercial solicitations are not permitted.
- Disparaging comments, personal attacks, and inflammatory remarks about specific schools, personnel, any person, or group are not permitted. Speakers who engage in these comments will be reminded of the rules and the Board reserves the right to remove the speaker. In addition, public comment is an opportunity for members of the community to address the Board of Education. Please direct your comments to the Board and not to other members of the public in the audience.
- All public comments submitted will be part of the records maintained by the Board office.
Speakers are reminded that public comments are considered public information and,
as such, are subject to the Maryland Public Information Act.
BOARD OF EDUCATION OF HARFORD COUNTYNOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT PARTICIPATIONThis meeting will be conducted virtually with no public attendance due mập the brief nature of this meetingand the logistical issues regarding allowing public attendance in advance of the 6 : 30 PM meeting. * The only cống phẩm the Board will consider during this open meeting is consideration of meeting in a closed session. This meeting will be conducted in a hybrid fashion and public attendance will be permitted as explained below : The Board of Education of Harford County will hold a hybrid Business Meeting on Monday, April 17, 2023, at 6 : 30 PM in the Board Room of the A.A. Roberty Building with Board Members, staff, and presenters in attendance both virtually and in-person. Seats will be available on a first come-first served basis. The meeting will be streamed live and archived for later viewing on the HCPS Website. Individuals or groups recognized by Harford County Public Schools ( i. e. – PTAs, unions, and other school system stakeholders ) wishing mập speak on an agenda thành tựu or lớn bình luận on an education-related matter not on the agenda may request Khủng bởi vì so sánh by sending an gmail phệ [email protected] or calling 410-588-5347. Call-In Registrations must be received by 12 : 00 PM on Monday, April 17, 2023. All fields on the registration size must be completed .4/11/2023 10 : 07 AMSave the Date : Summer Program Registration Is Approaching !
The following message was sent via our mass notification system phone call to all parents and guardians on Friday, March 30, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.:
Dear Parents and Guardians ,
This is an important save the date for families who are interested in registering for summer programs. A catalog of summer programs has been added phệ the HCPS trang web and is available under the “ Parents ” tab on hcps.org. The course catalog will specify if a course is virtual or in-person .Mark your calendar that registration will be available on Monday, May 15, 2023, at 7:00 a.m. and will close on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at 12:00 p.m.
Registration will be available via a Summer Programs Registration liên kết which can be found on hcps.org. This information will also be available in the News Alert on hcps.org. We encourage you bự nhận xét the summer programs course catalog and register as soon as possible as space in each program is limited .
All summer programs are dependent upon student enrollment, available staffing, and budget .Thank you,
Jillian Lader
Manager of Communications3/31/2023 5 : 00 PM
Meal Account Balance Alerts lớn begin this week
As shared earlier this year, the Food and Nutrition office will notify parents and guardians of low and zero balance meal accounts. These communications will be sent via our automated communication system phone calls.
Visit MySchoolBucks.com to set up an account, or download the app to set your own preference for balance reminders to avoid receiving daily reminders.
Want to give your school cafeteria staff specific directions on what your student can and cannot purchase in the school cafeteria? Complete the form available on hcpsmenus.com. Questions or issues? You can email [email protected] with your question.
3/15/2023 2 : 19 PM
Youth Workforce Investment Program
The following information was sent in a communication Khủng families of High School Juniors :Dear Parents and Guardians ,
As students complete registration for classes next year, we want lớn make you aware of an opportunity available mập rising seniors that is expanding in the fall .
The Harford Youth Workforce Investment Program is a chance for students entering grade 12 for the 2023 – 2024 school year mập take non-credit workforce development classes through Harford Community College. Participation will provide students the opportunity bự graduate with an industry-recognized certificate in their course of study .
To be eligible for the program, students must be eligible for part-time enrollment in HCPS during their senior year. Students who enroll in a specific Workforce Investment Program will be provided transportation between their trang chính high school and their course location two days a week phệ attend the class .
Classes will be offered in the following areas : Construction, Logistics, Microsoft Office, Communications, Computer Support Technician, Helpdesk, Certified Nursing Assistant ( two days a week, plus Saturdays ), and Online Insurance Assistance .
Interested students should indicate their interest during course enrollment. Staff members with CTE / Career Workforce will walk each student through the application process .
3/15/2023 2 : 00 PMScholarships Available
The following communication will be shared with all families and staff with an email in our mass communications system on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at 2 p.m.:
Dear Parents and Guardians ,
Harford County Public Schools Counseling Services have compiled a danh sách of scholarship opportunities for students who may choose lớn pursue educational opportunities beyond high school. Click here béo view the scholarships listed on our trang web .
If you have any questions, please reach out bự your school counseling office for assistance .
2/21/2023 2 : 00 PMHCPS Learning Together Program Apps Available for 2023 – 2024 School Year !
Do you know about our Learning Together program? HCPS is looking for typically developing 3- and 4-year-old children to participate in a free, 2- or 3-half-day preschool program for the 2023-2024 school year. The purpose of the Learning Together Program is to have typically developing children learning alongside preschool children with disabilities. The program promotes social, communication, literacy, and numeracy skill development for all children.
The program is located at the following schools: Meadowvale Elementary, Havre de Grace Elementary, Edgewood Elementary, Homestead/Wakefield Elementary, Youths Benefit Elementary, and North Bend Elementary.
Children must be at least 3-years old as of September 1, 2023 and be toilet trained.
For more information and to access the application, visit https://gauday.com/departments/instructionalsupport/specialeducation/learningtogether/
Please contact [email protected] with any questions.
1/27/2023 ba : 03 PM
FEV Tutoring Available
The following information will be sent directly to families with students in grades 3-12 via phone, email, and text message on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.:
We have great news to share! Harford County Public Schools has partnered with FEV Tutor to provide free academic support and tutoring in all mathematics, reading, science and social studies courses. This resource is available to all students in grades 3-12. FEV Tutor provides drop-in homework help, as well as scheduled sessions, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The resource will be available beginning on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.
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Option một : Drop-In Homework Help –
this option is best used when students are having difficulty with an assignment .
Step một : Log into HCPS student device .
Step 2 : Access FEV Tutor through Clever .
* To access Clever, students must go into Canvas, select the “ help ” icon displayed as a question mark, and sign into their HCPS tài khoản. Search “ FEV Tutor ” on the Clever Platform and select the FEV Tutor icon .
Step tam : Select “ Request an On-Demand Session ! ”
Step bốn : Select subject area .
Option 2 : Scheduled Weekly Sessions –
This option is best for consistent tư vấn, in a single subject area .
Step một : Log into HCPS student device .
Step 2 : Access FEV Tutor through Clever .
* To access Clever, students must go into Canvas, select the “ help ” icon displayed as a question mark, and sign into their HCPS trương mục. Search “ FEV Tutor ” on the Clever Platform and select the FEV Tutor icon .
Step tam : Schedule a tutoring session
Learn How Here
Step bốn : Select red flashing button “ Your session has started, Join Now ! ” at your scheduled phút giây .
Getting Started Resources :
Intro Video
Frequently Asked Questions
Learning Style and Communication Options
How béo Use Whiteboard Tools and Share Content with Tutors
If you have any questions about this không lấy phí virtual tutoring program, please tương tác FEV Tutor directly via gmail at [email protected] or Điện thoại tư vấn 855-763-2607. FEV’s Support Team is happy mập answer any questions and work with you bự create a personalized tutoring experience that best suits your student learner .
You may also liên hệ Rebecca Pensero, Coordinator of Supplemental Instruction and Tutoring, via tin nhắn at
.
Click here mập watch the latest Parent Academy video clip on FEV Tutor and see below for the breakdown of each of the options .1/17/2023 bốn : 00 PMHCPS Announces JROTC for 2023 – 2024 School Year !
A version of the following message will be sent to all contacts Thursday, January 12, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. via phone, email, and text message:Harford County Public Schools (HCPS) is pleased to announce Joppatowne High School has been approved by the Department of the Army to establish a U.S. Army Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) program, effective February 1, 2023. Students currently in eighth grade throughout the county will be able to apply to join JROTC at Joppatowne High. Applications will be available Tuesday, January 17, 2023, through Friday, February 10, 2023, on hcps.org and in all middle school counseling offices.
Click here to watch a Parent Academy Real Talk about JROTC in HCPS!
In May năm nay, the Board of Education of Harford County approved the submission of the JROTC application and the establishment of the program at Joppatowne High School. Strong tư vấn was provided from the Military Officers Association of America ; Susquehanna Chapter ; and numerous local, state, and federal leaders for instituting a program at Joppatowne High. Joppatowne High was the first school in the nation béo offer a high school curriculum program for Homeland Security. The Homeland Security Emergency Preparedness Program is a signature curriculum that is affiliated with internships and instruction from area colleges and civil defense agencies. JROTC is an excellent addition lớn the program .
Harford County is the proud trang chủ of Aberdeen Proving Ground ( APG ). APG is the largest employer in the county and is a critical US Army research, development, demo, and evaluation installation. In 2017, APG and the surrounding community celebrated the 100 th anniversary of APG as a national military garrison. This year, Harford County celebrates a 250 – year anniversary. Launching the JROTC program in Harford County is a great addition and way Khủng continue mập celebrate Harford County’s legacy .
1/12/2023 12 : 33 PM2023 HCPS Graduation Schedule
The following message will be sent December 22, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. to all families of 12th grade students via phone, email, and text message:
This is an important message for all parents and guardians with a student in twelfth grade .
Graduation dates, times, and locations have been finalized. Visit the calendar page on hcps.org for the đầy đủ schedule and visit our YouTube channel or nhấp chuột here Khủng watch the latest Parent Academy Real Talk discussing graduation ceremonies this year .
Your school will provide additional details about your schools specific graduation ceremony .
12/22/2022 5 : 00 PMBoard Approves 2023 – 2024 HCPS Calendar
The following message will be sent to all contacts December 21, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. via phone, email, and text message:The 2023 – 2024 HCPS Calendar was presented phệ the Board of Education at the December 19, 2022 Board Business meeting for final approval. Thank you bự the Calendar Committee for their thời gian and consideration, and mập those who provided feedback bự the proposed calendar trực tuyến and in person. You can view the calendar presentation and discussion from the Board of Education meeting on December 19, 2022 in its entirety here
Visit the calendar page on hcps.org phệ Review the Board approved HCPS 2023 – 24 Color-Coded Calendar. As soon as other traditionally posted versions of the calendar are ready, the calendar page will be updated on the trang web .
12/21/2022 12 : 09 PMEdgewood Middle Pencil Pouch from 21-22 School Year RECALL
The following communication is being sent to all families of students in grades 7 and 8 at Edgewood Middle and students in grade 9 at Edgewood High Schools on November 17, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.:
Amazon recently contacted Edgewood Middle School regarding the pencil pouches that were purchased and distributed to students at Edgewood Middle School who were in 6, 7, and 8 grade last year, the 2021-2022 school year. The following communication was received from Amazon:
We have learned of a potential safety issue that may impact your Amazon purchase. A U.S. Regulatory Agency and / or our Product Safety Team has provided us information that indicates that the sản phẩm may exceed the federal limits for lead and / or cadmium or contains a defect that presents a substantial sản phẩm hazard under CPSA Section 15 ( a ) ( một ) or ( 2 ) .
If you still have this hàng hóa, we urge you béo stop using it immediately and dispose of the chiến thắng .
If you purchased this thắng lợi for someone else, please notify the recipient immediately and let them know they should dispose of the tác phẩm. There is no need for you mập return the hàng hóa .
Harford County Public Schools is requesting any student that may still be using the pencil pouches distributed last year, dispose of the pencil pouch immediately. Please note, students in 6, 7, and 8 grade this year received a new pencil pouch that has not been affected by this recall.
If you have any further questions, please liên hệ the Consumer Product Safety Commission at 800-638-2772 .
11/17/2022 12 : 59 PM
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