Public Schools - Inclusive and Diverse English Language Arts - Development of Content Standards and Implementation
What this bill does
Requiring the State Board of Education to develop content standards for inclusive and diverse English language arts to be included in certain State standards for English language arts by December 1, 2025; requiring each county board of education to develop and implement certain curriculum guides for inclusive and diverse English language arts; and requiring each public school to include inclusive and diverse English language arts in the English language arts curriculum beginning in the 2026-2027 school year.
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Testimony (23)
MGA witness list| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Farris, Jaden | Annapolis Pride | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Farris, Jaden | GLSEN Maryland | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Bui, Elani | MASC | Oral |
| FAV | Orbe, Jr., Carlos | Maryland Latinos Unidos | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Hollenbeck, Jack | Maryland Student Coalition | Oral |
| FAV | Kesharwani, Arpit | Maryland Student Coalition | Oral |
| FAV | Obioha, Chikamara | Maryland Student Coalition | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Kaplowitz, Richard KAP | Year | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Ellis, Arthur | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Jasen, Debi | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Ellis, Senator Ellislegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Woolums, Johnlobbyist | Maryland Assn. of Boards of Education | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Hands, Zachary | Maryland State Board of Education | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Scott, Suzie | Moms for Liberty Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Ditraglia, Frank | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Elbourn, James | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Lang, Alan | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Sirkel, Robin | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Williams, Peggy | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | mcavoy, vince | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | sirkel, jess | Individual | Position only |
| FWA | London, Rachel | Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Lamb, Laurenlobbyist | Maryland State Education Association | Written (PDF) |