Next Generation Scholars of Maryland Program - Program Administrator - Alterations
Sponsor: Ben Barnes (District 21)Committee: AppropriationsSubject: Higher EducationStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 197 (as of Nov 13, 2024)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Altering the administrator of the Next Generation Scholars of Maryland Program to be the Maryland Higher Education Commission rather than the State Department of Education; and requiring the Department to assist the Commission with the review of applications and the selection of nonprofit organizations to administer the Program in local school systems.
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Testimony (9)
MGA witness listFAV 5FavorableFWA 3Favorable with amendmentsUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Callahan, MSW, Brianna | KIPP Baltimore | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Mansfield, Andrealobbyist | MD Chiefs and Sheriffs Association | Oral |
| FAV | Hands, Zachary | Maryland State Board of Education | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Barnes, Delegate | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Barnes, Delegate Barneslegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Fink, Nelda | Individual | Position only |
| FWA | Cobbs, Deja | First Generation College Bound | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Fisher, Joseph | First Generation College Bound | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Ford, Taira | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVMansfield, AndreaMD Chiefs and Sheriffs AssociationRegistered for: HDR Engineering, Inc.; Adventist HealthCare, Inc.; Alkermes; Alterwood Health, Inc.; American Chemistry Council; Amrize North America Inc., formerly Holcim Participations (US) Inc.…