Nonpublic Schools – Transcripts – Prohibition on Punitive Measures Related to Student Debt
Sponsor: Stephanie Smith (District 45)Committee: Ways and MeansSubject: Primary and Secondary EducationStatus: Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 13, 2024)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Prohibiting nonpublic schools that participate in State-funded education programs from refusing to provide a current or former student or the student's parent or guardian with a transcript or taking other punitive measures regarding a student's transcript request because the student owes a debt to the nonpublic school.
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Testimony (11)
MGA witness listFAV 7FavorableUNF 4Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Plante, Cecilia | Maryland Legislative Coalition | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Plante, Cecilia | Maryland Legislative Coalition | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Kaplowitz, Richard KAP | Year | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Kaplowitz, Richard KAP | Year | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Smith, Delegate Smithlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Delegate Smith, Delegate Smithlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | wade, laura | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | CAPE, Maryland | Maryland CAPE | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | CAPE, Maryland | Maryland CAPE | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | O'Day, Garrettlobbyist | Maryland Catholic Conference | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | O'Day, Garrettlobbyist | Maryland Catholic Conference | Written (PDF) |