Education - Teacher Certification - Montessori Schools
Sponsor: Julian Ivey (District 47A)Committee: Ways and MeansSubject: Primary and Secondary EducationStatus: Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 6, 2020)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Making an individual eligible for a certificate to teach students in a Montessori school if the individual holds a Montessori-related credential from a certain organization and a bachelor's degree; authorizing the State Board of Education to require an individual to successfully pass an examination to be certified under the Act; etc.
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Testimony (8)
MGA witness listFAV 7FavorableUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | SHECTER, ALLISON | BALTIMORE MONTESSORI | Position only |
| FAV | Pleasant, Bria | John Hanson Montessori | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Fidler, Sara | MICUA | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | SHENK EVANS, WENDY | MONTESSORI PUBLIC POLICY INITIATIVE | Position only |
| FAV | GOLDSON, Dr. Monica | PGCPS | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Anselm, Nancy | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Delegate Ivey, Delegate Iveylegislator | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | dove, tina | msea | Written (PDF) |