Legislative Committee Calendar, Agendas & Materials
The Legislative Committee, including representatives from all 24 boards, holds monthly meetings to guide the association’s lobbying activities in Annapolis, and invites policy and legislative leaders as guest speakers to exchange ideas. During the legislative session, MABE’s bill testimony reflects the association’s resolutions and legislative positions as adopted by the membership.
For additional information, contact John Woolums, MABE’s Director of Governmental Relations.
2019-2020 Legislative Committee Calendar
MABE’s Legislative Committee meetings are held in the MABE office on Monday mornings, 10:00 to 12:00, unless otherwise indicated. Meeting agendas and materials are posted in advance of the meetings, and updated regularly.
- October 3, 2019 – Legislative Committee Breakfast (7:30-8:30 a.m.) (MABE Annual Conference, Annapolis Westin)
- October 21, 2019
- November 18, 2019
- December 16, 2019
- January 6, 2020
- (January 8, 2020 – Session convenes)
- January 27, 202
- (Feb, 1-4, 2020 – NSBA Equity Symposium & Advocacy Inst. in DC)
- February 10, 2020
- February 13, 2020 – MABE Legislative Day Luncheon, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Miller Senate Building, Conference Center West, Annapolis
- March 2, 2020
- March 16, 2020
- March 30, 2020
- (April 6, 2020 – Session adjourns “Sine Die”)
- April 27, 2020
2019-2020 Legislative Committee Meetings and Materials
March 2, 2020
February 13, 2020
January 27, 2020
January 6, 2020
December 16, 2019 – Cancelled due to inclement weather
Agenda & Materials
Kirwan Blueprint
Kirwan Blueprint Return on Investment (ROI) Study
School Employees/Applicant’s Sexual Misconduct History Review
Legislation to Improve HB 486 from 2019 (draft bill for discussion)
State regulations to implement HB 486 (proposed on Dec. 3, 2019)
General Assembly Issue Papers for the 2020 Session
Education Section (pp. 52-63 of full report)
Local Government Section (pp. 86-106 of full report)
State Board Updates
Charter School Funding Regulations (proposed on October 22, 2019)
November 18, 2019
MABE’s 2020 Legislative Positions and Priorities (Final Draft for Approval)
School Facilities
- Draft Final Report (Oct. 28, 2019)
- MABE Comments on the Workgroup’s Draft Final Report (Nov. 13, 2019)
Kirwan Commission Updates
- MABE Leadership Testimony (November 12, 2019)
October 21, 2019
Presentation: What’s the Kirwan Commission & Blueprint for Maryland’s Future All About
Student Transfer Regulations
– MABE President’s Letter to the AELR Committee (Sept. 30, 2019)
– MABE President’s Letter to Dr. Salmon and Pres. Sumpter (Sept. 30, 2019)
MABE’s Legislative Process & Draft Legislative Positions
– MABE’s Legislative Process Overview
– DRAFT 2020 Legislative Positions
October 3, 2019 – Legislative Committee Breakfast Meeting
Kirwan Commission Overview & Updates (Presentation)
School Facilities Funding & Policy Updates
Student Transfer Regulations
– MABE President’s Letter to the AELR Committee (Sept. 30, 2019)
– MABE President’s Letter to Dr. Salmon and Pres. Sumpter (Sept. 30, 2019)
2018-2019 Legislative Committee Meetings and Materials (Archives)
April 29, 2019
2019 Legislative Session Summary Report (Updated April 29, 2019)
Slide Presentation (Updated April 29, 2019)
March 25, 2019
– House Budget Bill Summary (HB 100)
– Senate Budget Bill Summary (HB 100)
– Budget Conference Committee Members
– School Construction Funding – Build to Learn Act (HB 727) and Outline
March 11, 2019
February 25, 2019
February 4, 2019
January 24, 2019
MABE Briefing Presentation to the Senate Education Committee
January 18, 2019
Governor Hogan Releases his FY 2020 State Budget
FY 2020 Direct State Aid for Public Education
January 15, 2019
MABE Briefing Presentation to the House Ways and Means Committee
January 7, 2019
Dec. 17, 2018
Nov. 26, 2018
- Final Draft 2019 Legislative Positions & Priorities
- MABE Testimony for the Kirwan Commission Hearing on Nov. 29, 2018
- MABE Comments on Draft IAC Regulations
- MABE Comments on State Board Proposed Grading Policy Regulations
- MABE/PSSAM Comments on State Board Appeals Procedures Regulations
- State Board approved Gifted & Talented Regulations (Oct. 23, 2018)
Oct. 15, 2018
Oct. 4, 2018
Sept. 17, 2018
- Question 1
- Safe to Learn Act Presentation
- Lead Testing
- Grading Policy Regulations – Pending
- Gaming Revenues & Education Share in FY 2018
- Governor’s Executive Order and Statement on Education Accountability Office
2017-2018 Legislative Committee Meetings and Materials (Archives)
April 23, 2018
March 26, 2018
March 12, 2018
February 26, 2018
February 20, 2018
Kirwan Commission Bill Outline
February 12, 2018
January 22, 2018
Education Budget Highlights FY 2019
Fiscal Briefing Materials: Federal Tax Impact
December 18, 2017
Agenda and Materials (Part 1 and Part 2)
Knott Commission – Funding and Process Subcommittee Materials
Kirwan Commission Preliminary Report Draft Recommendations
DLS 2018 Session Issue Papers (Education Section)
MABE Legislative Process Presentation and PDF
November 13, 2017
Legislative Positions Publication (Final Draft for Approval)
October 16, 2017
Agenda and Materials – Draft 2018 Legislative Positions (for action on Nov. 13, 2017)
Dr. Kirwan’s Presentation (PowerPoint) (PDF) (Oct. 16, 2017)
Kirwan Commission Draft Vision & Framework for School Funding and Accountability Reforms (Sept. 14, 2017)
MABE Comments to the Kirwan Commission (Oct. 12, 2017)
President Miller/Speaker Busch Letter to Bob Gorrell, PSCP Director (Oct. 11, 2017)
Center for American Progress – A Comprehensive Analysis of Prekindergarten in Maryland (Oct. 10. 2017)
MSDE ESSA Plan Overview (Oct. 4, 2017)
Commission on the School-to-Prison Pipeline & Restorative Practices – Meeting Schedule
October 5, 2017 Legislative Committee Breakfast
September 18, 2017
Proposed Changes to State/Local Cost Shares for School Construction Funding (for IAC approval on 9/28/17)
- Originally proposed Changes to State/Local Cost Shares for School Construction Funding (Withdrawn w/o discussion at the Aug. 17, 2017 Board of Public Works meeting)
- State/Local Cost Shares – Revised from August proposal, but withdrawn on September 13, 2017
- Current Cost Share COMAR Regulation