University of Maryland, College Park Campus – TerpsEXCEED Program – Funding
Sponsor: Craig J. Zucker (District 14)Committee: Budget and TaxationSubject: Higher EducationStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 348 (as of Dec 1, 2025)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Authorizing the Governor to include in the annual budget bill, beginning in fiscal year 2027, an appropriation of $350,000 to the University of Maryland, College Park Campus TerpsEXCEED (EXperiencing College through Education and Employment Discovery) Program to provide educational and employment opportunities to students with intellectual disabilities.
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Testimony (0)
MGA witness listFAV 20FavorableUNF 1UnfavorableINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Jones, Megan | Disability Rights Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Ryan-Silva, Julie | Main Street Connect | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | copeland, jillian | Main Street Connect | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | London, Rachel | Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | London, Rachel | Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | D'Agati, Amy | TerpsEXCEED at UMD | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Griffin, Kimberly | University of Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Amaral, Luke | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Andrusik, Katryna | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Crane, Kelli | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Gramlich, Meredith | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Kolp, Ande | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Lee, Yewon | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Owens, Tara | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Peterman, Mercedes | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Ruderman, Carly | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Senator Zucker, Senator Zuckerlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Senator Zucker, Senator Zuckerlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Zucker, Senator Craig | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Zucker, Senator Craig | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Wieland, Tom | Ritchie Pharmacy , Brooklyn Park, Md. | Position only |
| INFO | Blackfield, Anne | Maryland Department of Disabilities (MDOD) | Written (PDF) |