Commission on History, Culture, and Civics in Education
Sponsor: Gabriel Acevero (District 39)Committee: Ways and MeansSubject: Primary and Secondary EducationStatus: Hearing 1/17 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 13, 2024)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Establishing the Commission on History, Culture, and Civics in Education to make recommendations to the State Board of Education and the State Department of Education to further the discovery, interpretation, and learning of the history, culture, and civics of the United States and Maryland; and requiring the Commission to report its findings to the Board, the Governor, and the General Assembly by December 30 each year beginning in 2024.
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Testimony (20)
MGA witness listFAV 11FavorableFWA 2Favorable with amendmentsUNF 5UnfavorableINFO 2Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Patinella, Franklobbyist | ACLU of Maryland | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Reynolds-Dominguez, Camilalobbyist | FreeState Justice | Oral |
| FAV | Farris, Jaden | GLSEN Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Avila, Jason | Latino Legislative Caucus | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Browning, Jeremy | Maryland Commission on LGBTQIA+ Affairs | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Lamb, Laurenlobbyist | Maryland State Education Association | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Phelps Jr, Ken | The Episcopal Diocese of Maryland | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Acevero, Delegate Aceverolegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Hollywood, Nicole | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Jasen, Debi | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Jasen, John | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Goldstein, Mathew | Secular Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Ditraglia, Frank | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Elbourn, James | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Williams, Peggy | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | mcavoy, vince | Individual | Oral |
| FWA | Stewart, Laura | Free State PTA | Oral |
| FWA | Tyler, Jr.-Chair, Rick | Maryland Education Coalition | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Cratsley, Laurel | Maryland State Department of Education | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Kolp, Ande | Individual | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
ACLU of MarylandFAV 1
Free State PTAFWA 1
FreeState JusticeFAV 1
GLSEN MarylandFAV 1
Secular MarylandUNF 1
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVPatinella, FrankACLU of MarylandRegistered for: ACLU of Maryland; American Civil Liberties Union of Maryland
FAVLamb, LaurenMaryland State Education AssociationRegistered for: Maryland State Education Association