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MD SB271

MD SB271
Education - Maryland Civic Excellence Program - Established


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Introduced
01/26/2023
In Committee
03/17/2023
Crossed Over
03/16/2023
Passed
Dead
04/10/2023

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT concerning Education - Maryland Civic Engagement Excellence Program - Established FOR the purpose of establishing the Maryland Civic Engagement Excellence Program as a voluntary program in which local school systems may participate to recognize students and public schools that promote the civic readiness and civic engagement of students in public schools in the State; and generally relating to the establishment of the Maryland Civic Engagement Excellence Program. BY adding to Article - Education Section 4-142 Annotated Code of Maryland (2022 Replacement Volume)

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Maryland Civic Excellence Program, a voluntary program in which local school systems can participate to recognize students and public schools that promote civic readiness and civic engagement of students in public schools in the state. The bill outlines the criteria for students to earn a Seal of Civic Excellence, including requirements related to civics-based assessments, social studies courses, student service, volunteer activities, and extracurricular activities. It also establishes criteria for a public school to be designated as a Center of Civic Excellence. The bill requires participating school systems to submit annual reports on the program to the Department.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

House Ways and Means Hearing (13:00:00 3/29/2023 ) (on 03/29/2023)

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