Public School Construction - Grant Programs, Approvals, and Administration - Alterations
What this bill does
Repealing the School Safety Grant Program and the Aging Schools Program as of June 30, 2026; altering provisions relating to school construction approvals by the State Superintendent of Schools; establishing the Interagency Commission on School Construction as an independent unit of State government; providing a removal process for members of the Interagency Commission; repealing the requirement for the Board of Public Works to approve grants awarded under a certain capital grant program; etc.
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Testimony (13)
MGA witness list| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Wilkinson, nanci | Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Church Environmental Justice Ministry | Position only |
| FAV | Jakuta, Joseph | Climate Parents of Prince George's | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Donahue, Alex | Interagency Commission on School Construction | Oral |
| FAV | Kasemeyer, Edward | Interagency Commission on School Construction | Oral |
| FAV | Viscarra, Cassandra | Interagency Commission on School Construction | Oral |
| FAV | Plante, Cecilia | Maryland Legislative Coalition | Position only |
| FAV | Plante, Cecilia | Maryland Legislative Coalition | Position only |
| FAV | Senator Guzzone, Senator Guzzonelegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Senator Guzzone, Senator Guzzonelegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Senator Guzzone, Senator Guzzonelegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FWA | Howard County, Staff | Board of Education of Howard County | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Brown, Jamie | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Fannon, Mary Patlobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |