Education - Purple Star Schools Program and Purple Star Colleges Program
Sponsor: Edith J. Patterson (District 28)Committee: AppropriationsSubject: Primary and Secondary EducationStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 670 (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Altering the definition of 'military-connected student' under the Purple Star Schools Program to conform with certain terms defined under State law; and establishing the Purple Star Colleges Program to recognize certain colleges that provide strong services and support for military-connected students.
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Testimony (9)
MGA witness listFAV 8FavorableINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Wilson, Yolanda | College of Southern Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Peck, Beatrix | Maryland Independent College & University Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Nash, Lynnlobbyist | Maryland Military Coalition / Commissioned Officers Association of the U.S. Public Health Services | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Veal, Dr. Don-Terry | Morgan State University | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Clark, Andy | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Patterson, Delegate Pattersonlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Patterson, Edith | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Tibbals, Trudy | Individual | Position only |
| INFO | Music, Meghan | MHEC | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVNash, LynnMaryland Military Coalition / Commissioned Officers Association of the U.S. Public Health ServicesRegistered for: Maryland Military Coalition