Education - Public Middle Schools - Course on Consequences of a Felony Murder Conviction
Sponsor: Frank M. Conaway, Jr. (District 40)Committee: Ways and MeansSubject: Primary and Secondary EducationStatus: Hearing 2/24 at 11:00 a.m. (Ways and Means) (as of Dec 1, 2025)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring the State Board of Education to develop curriculum standards and county boards of education to develop and implement a curriculum, beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, for a course on the consequences of a conviction for felony murder for public middle school students in the State.
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Testimony (0)
MGA witness listFAV 3FavorableUNF 7UnfavorableINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Gilbert, Patrick | Maryland State's Attorneys' Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Conaway, Delegate Conawaylegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Mauer, William | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Mathias, Sam | Maryland Association of Boards of Education | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Hands, Zachary | Maryland State Board of Education | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Culberson, Donna | Moms For Liberty | Position only |
| UNF | Callender, Nialobbyist | PSSAM | Position only |
| UNF | Crespo, Virginialobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Gross, Kenneth | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Tibbals, Trudy | Individual | Position only |
| INFO | Lamb, Laurenlobbyist | Maryland State Education Association | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
INFOLamb, LaurenMaryland State Education AssociationRegistered for: Maryland State Education Association