County Boards of Education - Community Ombudsman - Established
Sponsor: Delegate LisantiCommittee: Ways and MeansSubject: Primary and Secondary EducationStatus: Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 15, 2022)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring each county board of education to designate a community ombudsman to provide assistance, as a neutral party, to parents and caregivers of students and other community members who have questions regarding school policies and procedures; requiring the community ombudsman to take certain actions; and providing for the confidentiality of communications between the community ombudsman and the individuals seeking services.
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Testimony (5)
MGA witness listFAV 3FavorableUNF 2Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Delegate Lisanti, Delegate Lisantilegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Lisanit, Mary Ann | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Smith, Susan | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Howard County, Staff | Board of Education of Howard County | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Woolums, Johnlobbyist | Maryland Assn. of Boards of Education | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
UNFWoolums, JohnMaryland Assn. of Boards of EducationRegistered for: Maryland Association of Boards of Education