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Introduced
01/26/2023
01/26/2023
In Committee
03/17/2023
03/17/2023
Crossed Over
03/16/2023
03/16/2023
Passed
Dead
04/10/2023
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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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0271?ys=2023RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/bills/sb/sb0271t.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 243123/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/amds/bil_0001/sb0271_24312301.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/votes_comm/sb0271_eee.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/bills/sb/sb0271f.pdf |
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