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MarylandSB 04292025 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Excellence in Maryland Public Schools Act

Sponsored By: Nick Charles (Democratic)

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Primary and Secondary EducationAdministrative AgenciesAdvertisingAnnotated Code of MarylandApprenticesAppropriationsAwareness and OutreachBonds -see also- County & Baltimore City Bonds; State BondsBudgets -see also- Capital BudgetsCertificationsCivil Actions -see also- Small ClaimsCommittees and CommissionsCommunications -see also- ElecComm; Intergov; Telecom; etc.ComptrollerContracts -see also- ProcurementCounties -see also- Chartered Counties; Code Counties; etc.Courts -see also- AppCt; Circuit; District; Orphans'; etc.CurriculumData -see also- Census; DemographicsDebt ManagementDemographics -see also- Census; DataDisciplineDisclosureEducation, Boards ofEducation -see also- ContEd; DrvEd; HigherEd; etc.Education, State Department ofEmergencies -see also- PandemicsEquipment -see also- Charging; Med. Equip.; MV Equip; etc.EthicsFederal Aid -see also- CARES ActFees -see also- Attys' Fees; Devt Fees & TaxesGiftsGoods and Services -see also- Retail Sales; TermnSvc; TrfGdsGovernorGrantsHigher Education -see also- Comm Colleges; Med Schools; etc.Independent ContractorsInflationInsurance -see also- Health Ins; MAIF; Motor Vehicle InsInterestIntergovernmental Cooperation -see also- AdmAgn; Cmts; etc.Internet -see also- Internet AccessJob Training -see also- Continuing Ed; Vocational RehabLanguage -see also- Communications; LiteracyLeases and RentLiabilityLicenses -see also- AB Lic; Certifications; DrLic; PermitsLiteracyLocal Government MandatesMeetings -see also- Hearings; Open GovernmentMentorsMilitary FamiliesOpen GovernmentPovertyPrices -see also- Consumer Price IndexPrimary Schools -see also- Private Schools; Public SchoolsPrivacyProcurementPublic Schools -see also- Primary Schools; Secondary SchReal PropertyRecords -see also- Land Records; Vital RecordsRecruitment and HiringRemote and Hybrid EducationReportsResidency -see also- Immigrants and CitizenshipRevenue and Taxes -see also- (specific tax)Rules and RegulationsSafety -see also- Occupational SafetySalaries and Compensation -see also- Overtime; Reimb. RatesSchool AdministrationSecondary Schools -see also- Private Schools; Public SchSovereign ImmunitySpecial EducationStandards and Best PracticesStudentsStudies -see also- Commitees & Commissions; ReportsSunsetTeachersTelecommunications and Information TechnologyTelephonesTimeTreasurersTruancyVoting -see also- Absentee and Mail-In VotingWaiversWork, Labor, and Employment -see also- JobTrn; Leave; etc.

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Nick Charles

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Cheryl C. Kagan

    Democratic • Senate

  • Nancy J. King

    Democratic • Senate

  • Clarence K. Lam

    Democratic • Senate

  • Chris West

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 47 • No: 43

Senate vote • 4/1/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 33 • No: 13

Senate vote • 3/31/2025

Floor Amendment {553728/1 (Senator Gallion) Rejected

Yes: 14 • No: 30 • Other: 3

Actions Timeline

  1. Referred Rules and Executive Nominations

    4/2/2025House

  2. Third Reading Passed (33-13)

    4/1/2025Senate

  3. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/31/2025Senate

  4. Floor Amendment {553728/1 (Senator Gallion) Rejected (14-30)

    3/31/2025Senate

  5. Floor Amendment {893126/1 (Senator Carozza) Rejected

    3/31/2025Senate

  6. Floor Amendment {423922/1 (Senator Bailey) Rejected

    3/31/2025Senate

  7. Favorable with Amendments {543528/1 Adopted

    3/31/2025Senate

  8. Motion Laid Over (Senator Guzzone) Adopted

    3/28/2025Senate

  9. Favorable with Amendments {543528/1

    3/28/2025Senate

  10. Favorable with Amendments Report by Budget and Taxation

    3/28/2025Senate

  11. Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. (Budget and Taxation) and Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. (Education, Energy, and the Environment)

    2/11/2025Senate

  12. Hearing canceled (Budget and Taxation) and Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. (Education, Energy, and the Environment)

    2/11/2025Senate

  13. Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. (Budget and Taxation) and Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. (Education, Energy, and the Environment)

    2/6/2025Senate

  14. Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. (Budget and Taxation) and Hearing canceled (Education, Energy, and the Environment)

    2/6/2025Senate

  15. Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. (Budget and Taxation) and Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m. (Education, Energy, and the Environment)

    2/5/2025Senate

  16. Hearing canceled (Budget and Taxation) and Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m. (Education, Energy, and the Environment)

    2/5/2025Senate

  17. Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m. (Budget and Taxation) and Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m. (Education, Energy, and the Environment)

    1/23/2025Senate

  18. Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m. (Budget and Taxation) and Hearing canceled (Education, Energy, and the Environment)

    1/23/2025Senate

  19. Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m. (Budget and Taxation) and Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m. (Education, Energy, and the Environment)

    1/23/2025Senate

  20. Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m. (Budget and Taxation)

    1/23/2025Senate

  21. First Reading Budget and Taxation and Education, Energy, and the Environment

    1/21/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Third Reading

    3/31/2025

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/21/2025

    PDF

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