State Department of Education - Soccer Opportunities Program - Establishment
Sponsor: Nancy J. King (District 39)Committee: Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSubject: Education - MiscellaneousStatus: Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Dec 1, 2025)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Establishing the Soccer Opportunities Program in the State Department of Education to increase opportunities for minority students to participate in soccer in their communities; authorizing a youth soccer nonprofit organization to submit a grant proposal meeting certain criteria to the Department for a program; and requiring the Governor to include in the annual budget bill for fiscal years 2027, 2028, and 2029 an appropriation of at least $100,000 for the Program.
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Testimony (0)
MGA witness listFAV 4FavorableUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Smith, Gregory | Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Orbe, Jr., Carlos | Maryland Latinos Unidos | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | King, Senator Nancy | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator King, Senator Kinglegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Wieland, Tom | Ritchie Pharmacy , Brooklyn Park, Md. | Position only |