Education - Maryland Institute for Literacy and Equity - Establishment
Sponsor: Stephanie Smith (District 45)Committee: AppropriationsSubject: Higher EducationStatus: Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. (Appropriations) (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Establishing the Maryland Institute for Literacy and Equity organized as a partnership between the University of Maryland, College Park Campus and Morgan State University to serve as a State-funded research and technical assistance center to promote literacy in the State; and requiring the Governor to include in the annual budget bill certain appropriations to the University of Maryland, College Park Campus, Morgan State University, and the Institute.
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Testimony (17)
MGA witness listFAV 11FavorableUNF 2UnfavorableINFO 4Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Wright, Rachel | Cecil County Public Library | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Gibson, Simone | Morgan State University | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Veal, Dr. Don-Terry | Morgan State University | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Wilson, David | Morgan State University | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Bolger, Donald | University of Maryland College Park | Oral |
| FAV | Hershberger, Seth | Wicomico Public Library | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Kaplowitz, Richard KAP | Year | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Clark, Andy | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Smith, Delegate Smithlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Jarrett, Beth | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Smith, Stephanie | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Davis, Stacey | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Tibbals, Trudy | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Schaefer, Joy | Accountability and Implementation Board | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Phillips, Dana | Department of Budget and Management | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Harris, Mrs | District 25 Constituent | Position only |
| INFO | Cratsley, Laurel | Maryland State Department of Education | Written (PDF) |