College Preparatory Programs and College Admissions Applications - Fees - Prohibition
Sponsor: Senator Washington, A.Committee: Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSubject: Higher EducationStatus: Hearing 1/22 at 10:00 a.m. (as of Dec 1, 2025)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Prohibiting a county board from charging fees to certain students related to enrollment in or completion of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program or a comparable program consisting of Advanced Placement courses specified by the College Board; and prohibiting public institutions of higher education from charging a graduate of an approved public high school in the State any fees associated with certain college admissions applications.
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Testimony (0)
MGA witness listFAV 4FavorableUNF 3UnfavorableINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Lamb, Laurenlobbyist | Maryland State Education Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Hossainkhail, Alexander | Maryland Youth Advisory Council | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Washington, A., Senator Washington, A.legislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Washington, Alonzo | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Caraco, Candace | USM | Oral |
| UNF | Clark, Andy | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Meyerovich, Mark | Individual | Position only |
| INFO | Engle, Brandon | St. Mary's College of Maryland | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVLamb, LaurenMaryland State Education AssociationRegistered for: Maryland State Education Association