Education - Career Ladder - National Board Certification Associated Salary Increases
Sponsor: Andrew C. Pruski (District 33A)Committee: Ways and MeansSubject: Primary and Secondary EducationStatus: Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Clarifying that a teacher who holds a certain National Board Certification awarded on or before December 31, 2021, that has an expiration date between January 1, 2016, and December 31, 2031, inclusive, that has a 10-year award period, and that is subject to a renewal process is eligible for certain salary increases associated with the career ladder; and applying the Act retroactively.
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Testimony (29)
MGA witness listFAV 24FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendmentsUNF 2UnfavorableINFO 2Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Manojlovic, Dana | Anne Arundel County NBCT | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Liimatta, Janet | Anne Arundel County Public School/ TAAAC | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Pugh, Shannon | Anne Arundel County Public Schools | Oral |
| FAV | Wilson, Grace | Anne Arundel County Public Schools | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Harris, Mrs | District 25 Constituent | Position only |
| FAV | Lamb, Laurenlobbyist | Maryland State Education Association | Oral |
| FAV | Lemle, Paul | Maryland State Education Association | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Pinsky, Sarah | NBPTS | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Zimmerman, Charles | Self | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Funk, Kenzie | Strong Schools Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Korona, Kristina | Teachers Association of Anne Arundel County (TAAAC) | Oral |
| FAV | Brown, Jamie | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Pruski, Delegate Pruskilegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Ells, Lindsey | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | McGee, Michelle | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Norris, Ellen | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Norris, Sheila | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Pitta, Mary | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Pruski, Andrew | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Robinson, David | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Sewell, Dena | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Solomon, Shaina | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Steven, Heather | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Young-Buckler, Amy | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Davis, Stacey | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Tibbals, Trudy | Individual | Position only |
| FWA | Hornbeck, Darren | PSTEB | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Schaefer, Joy | Accountability and Implementation Board | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Cratsley, Laurel | Maryland State Department of Education | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVLamb, LaurenMaryland State Education AssociationRegistered for: Maryland State Education Association