Primary and Secondary Education - Education Savings Account Program - Established
Sponsor: William J. Wivell (District 2A)Committee: AppropriationsSubject: Education - MiscellaneousStatus: Hearing 3/14 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 9, 2023)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Establishing the Education Savings Account program in the State administered by the State Department of Education to provide State grants to the account of the parent of an eligible student to provide for the education of the eligible student; and allowing a subtraction modification under the Maryland income tax for deposits into an education savings account under the program.
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Testimony (16)
MGA witness listFAV 8FavorableFWA 3Favorable with amendmentsUNF 5Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Sadwin, Rabbi Ariel | Capte Council for American Private Education Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Jones, Eleanor | Maryland AG Bell | Oral |
| FAV | O'Day, Garrettlobbyist | Maryland Catholic Conference | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Hartman, Laura | N/A | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Wivell, Delegate Wivelllegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Millsaps, Victoria | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Myers, Theresa | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Pratta, Kim | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Woolums, Johnlobbyist | Maryland Assn. of Boards of Education | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Zwerling, Samanthalobbyist | Maryland State Education Association | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Thomas, Alexa | Public School Superintendents' Association of Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Hybl, Lois | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Jasen, Debi | Individual | Position only |
| FWA | Thompson, Tara | Moms For Liberty | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Hart, Kit | Individual | Position only |
| FWA | Meyerovich, Mark | Individual | Position only |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
UNFWoolums, JohnMaryland Assn. of Boards of EducationRegistered for: Maryland Association of Boards of Education
UNFZwerling, SamanthaMaryland State Education AssociationRegistered for: Maryland State Education Association