Students With Financial Need - College Preparatory Programs - Exam Fee Prohibition
Sponsor: Cory V. McCray (District 45)Committee: Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSubject: Primary and Secondary EducationStatus: Hearing 1/29 at 2:30 p.m. (as of Dec 1, 2025)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Prohibiting a county board of education, beginning in the 2025-2026 school year, from charging students with financial need exam fees related to the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, the Cambridge AICE Diploma Program, or a program consisting of certain Advanced Placement courses.
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Testimony (0)
MGA witness listFAV 7FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendmentsUNF 1UnfavorableINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Mitchell, Keifferlobbyist | BGR Group | Position only |
| FAV | Sterrette, Dawana | Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | McHenry, Kevinlobbyist | College Board | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Mishook, Jacob | College Board | Oral |
| FAV | Gannon, Michael | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Mauer, William | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Senator McCray, Senator McCraylegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Hamilton, Rebecca | Individual | Position only |
| FWA | Moore Brooks, Gabrielle | Harford County Regional Association of School Councils | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Houck, Madeline | Maryland State Department of Education | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVMitchell, KeifferBGR GroupRegistered for: Allan Myers, MD, Inc.; Armis; Bentley Systems; Coach USA Inc; College Board; Findhelp…