Education - Interjurisdictional Safe Pathways Commission - Establishment
Sponsor: Arthur Ellis (District 28)Committee: Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSubject: Primary and Secondary EducationStatus: Hearing 2/04 at 2:00 p.m. (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Establishing the Interjurisdictional Safe Pathways Commission to identify, coordinate, and secure funding for safe pathways for students traveling to and from school; and requiring the Commission to report by December 1 annually to the Governor and certain committees of the General Assembly an assessment of funding opportunities, recommendations for infrastructure improvements, and progress in implementing interjurisdictional coordination.
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Testimony (11)
MGA witness listFAV 6FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendmentsUNF 1UnfavorableINFO 3Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Parts, Chris | AIA Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Scherer, Phil | Baltimoreans for People Oriented Places (BaltPOP) | Position only |
| FAV | Carter, Alita-Geri | Qualequity Access | Position only |
| FAV | Ellis, Arthur | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Meyer, Timothy | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Ellis, Senator Ellislegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Rosa, Richard | Individual | Position only |
| FWA | Cross, Dr Cashenna A | Councilwoman At-Large, Glenarden | Oral |
| INFO | Sample, Sarah | Maryland Association of Counties | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Westervelt, Patricia | Maryland Department of Transportation | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Cratsley, Laurel | Maryland State Department of Education | Written (PDF) |