State Superintendent of Schools - Prolonged State of Emergency - Authority to Declare
Sponsor: Chair, Ways and Means CommitteeCommittee: Ways and MeansSubject: Primary and Secondary EducationStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 599 (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Authorizing the State Superintendent of Schools to declare a prolonged state of emergency for an event that prevents regular, in-person attendance at a public school for at least 14 consecutive school days, subject to certain requirements; and requiring the State Board to adopt certain regulations including establishing minimum criteria for the adoption and implementation of virtual education plans by a county board during a prolonged state of emergency affecting the local school system.
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Testimony (12)
MGA witness listFAV 6FavorableUNF 6Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Buckheit, Kimberly | Maryland Center for School Safety | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Michael, Joshua | Maryland State Board of Education | Oral |
| FAV | Cratsley, Laurel | Maryland State Department of Education | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Ursprung, Patricia | Montgomery County Board of Education | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Carter, Alita-Geri | Qualequity Access | Position only |
| FAV | Chair, Ways and Means Committee, Chair, Ways and Means Committee | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Faby, Dave | Moms For Liberty - Harford County | Position only |
| UNF | Lang, Alan | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Meyerovich, Mark | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Nelson, Mary | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Rosa, Richard | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Tibbals, Trudy | Individual | Written (PDF) |