Primary and Secondary Education – Educational Options – Established
What this bill does
Establishing the Broadening Options and Opportunities for Students Today Program to provide certain students with scholarships for students who are eligible for the free and reduced price lunch program to attend a nonpublic school; establishing the Maryland Public Charter School Authority as a public chartering authority under the Maryland Public Charter School Program with certain powers and responsibilities; allowing a parent or guardian a credit against the State income tax for certain home instruction expenses; etc.
Analysis reads the bill text, the fiscal note, and the witness list. It is generated by Claude and reviewed by nobody, so check the source documents before you rely on it.
Testimony (13)
MGA witness list| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | O'Day, Garrettlobbyist | Maryland Catholic Conference | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | BURGER, JON MARIE | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Delegate Kipke, Delegate Kipkelegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Love, William | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Pratta, Kim | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Ortiz, Jeanettelobbyist | AACPS | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Woolums, Johnlobbyist | Maryland Assn. of Boards of Education | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Zwerling, Samanthalobbyist | Maryland State Education Association | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Susskind, Danielle | MoCo Board of Education | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Goldstein, Mathew | Secular Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Fannon, Mary Patlobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Hybl, Lois | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Jasen, Debi | Individual | Written (PDF) |