Pathways in Technology Early College High (P–TECH) School Program – High School Diplomas
Sponsor: Jason C. Buckel (District 1B)Committee: Ways and MeansSubject: Primary and Secondary EducationStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 741 (as of Nov 9, 2023)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring that each memorandum of understanding establishing a school in the Pathways in Technology Early College High (P-TECH) School Program ensures that each P-TECH student receives a high school diploma immediately following completion of high school graduation requirements.
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Testimony (22)
MGA witness listFAV 22Favorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Jones, David | Allegany College Of Maryland | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Bambara, Cynthia | Allegany College of Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Kamauff, Melissa | Allegany County Public Schools | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Greene, Johntellobbyist | Maryland Association of Community Colleges | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Graf, Lorilobbyist | Maryland Building Industry Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Schulze, Dana | USAF Veteran | Position only |
| FAV | Arshavsky, Svetlana | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Atkins, Robert | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Delegate Buckel, Delegate Buckellegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Diefenbach, Klaus | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Diefenbach, Linda | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Ditraglia, Frank | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | D’Orazio , Daniela | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Elbourn, James | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Katz, Janet | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Lang, Alan | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Lang, Kevin | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Lee, Mickey | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | MANOHAR, KRISHNA | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Pedersen, Stacy | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Vetter, Drew | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Williams, Peggy | Individual | Position only |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVGreene, JohntelMaryland Association of Community CollegesRegistered for: Maryland Association of Community Colleges; Prince George's County Municipal Association; Prince George's County School Board
FAVGraf, LoriMaryland Building Industry AssociationRegistered for: Maryland Building Industry Association