Education - Teacher Preparation Programs - English Language Learner Teacher Competency Requirements
Sponsor: Mary A. Lehman (District 21)Committee: Ways and MeansSubject: Primary and Secondary EducationStatus: Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring a teacher preparation program to include certain training in English language learner-related teacher competencies and include English language learner-related teacher competencies in other courses throughout the curriculum; and requiring a teacher preparation program to include a certain course in teaching English language learners beginning in the 2028-2029 academic year.
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Testimony (15)
MGA witness listFAV 7FavorableFWA 6Favorable with amendmentsUNF 1UnfavorableINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Lehman, Mary | MGA | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Orbe, Jr., Carlos | Maryland Latinos Unidos | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Wilson, David | Morgan State University | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | FitzGerald, Greg | Notre Dame of Maryland University | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Lehman, Delegate Lehmanlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Fagan, Drew | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Tyukavina, Alexandra | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Peck, Beatrix | Maryland Independent College & University Association | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Cratsley, Laurel | Maryland State Department of Education | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Woodward, Anzer Nikki | Maryland State Education Association | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Ursprung, Patricia | Montgomery County Board of Education | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Kulavuz-Onal, Derya | Salisbury University | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Funk, Kenzie | Strong Schools Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Rodriguez Letana, Helen | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Clark, Andy | Individual | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
MGAFAV 1
Salisbury UniversityFWA 1