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County Boards of Education - College Preparatory Programs - Fees

Sponsor: Frank M. Conaway, Jr. (District 40)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

Prohibiting a county board of education from charging a student or a student's parent or guardian any fees related to enrollment in or completion of a competitive entry college preparatory program consisting of Advanced Placement courses specified by the College Board.

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Testimony (4)

MGA witness list
FAV 1FavorableUNF 3Unfavorable
PositionWitnessOrganizationTestimony
FAVDelegate Conaway, Delegate ConawaylegislatorIndividualOral
UNFDeMinco, LynneBCRWPosition only
UNFMathias, SamMaryland Association of Boards of EducationWritten (PDF)
UNFUrsprung, PatriciaMontgomery County Board of EducationWritten (PDF)

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