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Key Education Bills Heard as Session Passes Halfway Mark

THIS WEEK IN ANNAPOLIS Responsible Contracting Bill to Keep Public School Jobs Public Has Unions’ Support MSEA, the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 2250, and Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 500 were among the witnesses that provided testimony on Wednesday to the House Ways and Means Committee for House […]
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Freedom to Read, Grow Your Own Educators Bills Heard in House

THIS WEEK IN ANNAPOLIS Freedom to Read Act, in Speaker’s Decency Agenda, Promotes Equity, Antidiscrimination The Freedom to Read Act was heard for the first time on Wednesday in the House Ways and Means Committee as its sponsors seek to set standards to prevent the kinds of politically motivated book bans that are emerging around […]

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Childhood Poverty Bill Released; Key Bills to Be Heard in Coming Days

THIS WEEK IN ANNAPOLIS MSEA Stands with Governor to Fight Childhood Poverty In Dorchester County, where nearly 90% of public school students qualify for free and reduced price lunches, MSEA President Cheryl Bost joined Gov. Moore on Monday to promote his childhood poverty fighting legislation, the ENOUGH Act, Senate Bill 482/House Bill 694. The legislation […]
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Bills Introduced to Limit Privatization of Educator Jobs, Book Bans

THIS WEEK IN ANNAPOLIS MSEA Fights to Protect School Jobs from Privatization All of MSEA’s key legislative priorities have been introduced before the bill filing deadline this session. Most recently, MSEA’s bill to prohibit public schools from hiring subcontractors for staff positions without strong oversight and employee protections has been introduced in Senate Bill 1043, […]
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Community College Funding, Educator Support in Motion

THIS WEEK IN ANNAPOLIS In Budget Talks, MSEA Justifies Restoration of Community College Funding In hearings on Thursday in the House and Friday in the Senate on the proposed $63.1 billion budget, Senate Bill 360/House Bill 350, MSEA took opportunities to justify restoring full funding for community colleges. They are essential components to meeting college […]
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Strong Budget for Education in Review; Room to Help Community Colleges

THIS WEEK IN ANNAPOLIS As Strong Budget for Education Is Reviewed, Room to Improve Community College Funding As legislators are reviewing the governor’s proposed $63.1 billion budget, Senate Bill 360/House Bill 350, MSEA will advocate for relatively small adjustments that could have important impacts on public higher education. Overall, the budget continues the Moore Administration’s […]
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Gov. Moore's Proposed FY25 Budget Fully Funds Blueprint for Maryland’s Future

THIS WEEK IN ANNAPOLIS Moore’s Budget Goals Connected to Fully Funded Blueprint On Wednesday, Gov. Wes Moore presented a $63.1 billion fiscal year 2025 budget, Senate Bill 360/House Bill 350, that fully funds the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future and further underscores his commitment to education. Moore said his budget is designed to make Maryland safer, […]
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This Session, Blueprint Commitment Is "Point of No Compromise"

THIS WEEK IN ANNAPOLIS Session Opens with Commitments to Blueprint: “Point of No Compromise” for Governor The 446th General Assembly session opened on Wednesday and presents an opportunity to build on the historic commitment to public schools from Gov. Moore and the legislature. Record investments in public education have benefitted Maryland students as the recovery […]
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MSEA Prepares Legislative Priorities as Session Nears

THIS MONTH IN ANNAPOLIS Approaching 2024 Session, MSEA Prioritizes Educator Shortage Solutions The 2024 General Assembly opens January 10, and MSEA is prepared to advocate for key priorities that members have identified. Key priorities include maintaining strong funding levels for the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future and students, educators, and schools throughout the state; the development […]
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