Public Schools - Veterans' Day - Excused Student Absence
Sponsor: Seth A. Howard (District 30B)Committee: Ways and MeansSubject: Primary and Secondary EducationStatus: Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring public schools to excuse any student's absence from school for observance of Veterans' Day.
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Testimony (5)
MGA witness listFAV 5Favorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Murphy, Morgan | MD Dept of Veterans Affairs | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Maryland, Veterans Caucus | MGA Veterans Caucus | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Brooks, Benjamin | Veterans Caucus | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Howard, Delegate Howardlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Tibbals, Trudy | Individual | Written (PDF) |