Elementary and Secondary Education - Curriculum - Importance of Diversity
Sponsor: Kris Fair (District 3)Committee: Rules and Executive NominationsSubject: Education - MiscellaneousStatus: Hearing 3/03 at 12:00 p.m. (as of Dec 1, 2025)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Acknowledging the importance of teaching a culturally diverse curriculum in elementary and secondary schools in the State; providing that curricula taught in elementary and secondary schools should include the history of communities that have experienced discrimination; and affirming the State of Maryland's commitment to a complete education.
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Testimony (0)
MGA witness listFAV 15FavorableFWA 2Favorable with amendmentsUNF 3Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Ellicott, Abbie | Coalition for LGBTQ+ Students | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Raynes, Sandy Gold | GLSEN Maryland | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Dove, Spencer | Maryland Commission on Civil Rights | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | London, Rachel | Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council | 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 | OMalley, Catherine | Women's Law Center | Position only |
| FAV | Delegate Fair, Delegate Fairlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Hollywood, Nicole | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Jasen, Debi | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Jasen, John | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Kolp, Ande | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Lent, Michael | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Sweeney, Kellen | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Wambui, Maureen | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Culberson, Donna | Moms For Liberty | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Mauer, William | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Rosa, Richard | Individual | Position only |
| FWA | Browning, Jeremy | Maryland Commission on LGBTQIA+ Affairs | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Waheed, Fatima | Individual | Oral |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVLamb, LaurenMaryland State Education AssociationRegistered for: Maryland State Education Association