Primary and Secondary Education - Education Savings Account Program - Established
Sponsor: William J. Wivell (District 2A)Committee: AppropriationsSubject: Primary and Secondary EducationStatus: Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 15, 2022)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Establishing an Education Savings Account program in the State; requiring the State Department of Education to administer the program; and allowing a subtraction modification under the Maryland income tax for deposits into an education savings account under the Education Savings Account program.
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Testimony (9)
MGA witness listFAV 4FavorableUNF 5Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Lencz, Alan | Agudath Israel of Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | O'Day, Garrettlobbyist | Maryland Catholic Conference | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Benson, Tim | The Heartland Institute | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Wivell, Delegate Wivelllegislator | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Ortiz, Jeanettelobbyist | AACPS | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Nartowicz, Nikolaslobbyist | Americans United for Separation of Church and State | Position only |
| UNF | Woolums, Johnlobbyist | Maryland Assn. of Boards of Education | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Zwerling, Samanthalobbyist | Maryland State Education Association | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Hybl, Lois | Individual | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
UNFNartowicz, NikolasAmericans United for Separation of Church and StateRegistered for: Americans United for the Separation of Church and State
UNFWoolums, JohnMaryland Assn. of Boards of EducationRegistered for: Maryland Association of Boards of Education
UNFZwerling, SamanthaMaryland State Education AssociationRegistered for: Maryland State Education Association