Primary and Secondary Education - Virtual Schools - Alterations
Sponsor: Kathy Szeliga (District 7A)Committee: Ways and MeansSubject: Primary and Secondary EducationStatus: Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m. (Ways and Means) (as of Nov 9, 2023)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Authorizing the State Department of Education, a county board of education, or a public institution of higher education to establish a statewide virtual school in the State; authorizing a student who is eligible for enrollment in a public school in State to enroll in any virtual school established throughout the State; repealing certain provisions of law regarding the establishment and operation of virtual schools; requiring the State to distribute certain funds to virtual schools; etc.
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Testimony (17)
MGA witness listFAV 6FavorableUNF 11Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Szeliga, Kathy | Maryland State Delegate | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | RASMUSSEN, DENNISlobbyist | The Rasmussen Group LLC | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Copeland, Megan | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Delegate Szeliga, Delegate Szeligalegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | KIJESKY, CRYSTAL | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Ramboz, Sharon | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Duffy, Suzanne | Concerned Citizen | Position only |
| UNF | Berger, Meganlobbyist | Disability Rights Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Margolis, Leslielobbyist | Disability Rights Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Lamb, Laurenlobbyist | Maryland State Education Association | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Thomas, Alexa | Public School Superintendents' Association of Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Ferrell, Nathan | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Lang, Alan | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Lang, Kevin | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Sirkel, Robin | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | brenner, loretta | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | sirkel, jess | Individual | Position only |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVRASMUSSEN, DENNISThe Rasmussen Group LLCRegistered for: Baltimore Children's Museum, Inc. dba Port Discovery Children's Museum; Chesapeake Renewable Energy, LLC; Chesapeake Ventures Development, LLC; Greater Ocean City Maryland Chamber of Commerce, Inc.; HarborRock Holdings, LLC; Maryland Mortgage Bankers & Brokers Association (MMBBA)…
UNFLamb, LaurenMaryland State Education AssociationRegistered for: Maryland State Education Association