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MD HB450
State Department of Education - Soccer Opportunities Program - Establishment
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Introduced
01/22/2024
01/22/2024
In Committee
01/22/2024
01/22/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/08/2024
04/08/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Establishing the Soccer Opportunities Program in the State Department of Education to increase opportunities for minority students to participate in soccer in their communities; authorizing an agency or youth soccer nonprofit organization to apply for a grant from the Department in furtherance of the purpose of the Program; and requiring the Governor for fiscal year 2026 and each fiscal year thereafter, to include an appropriation of at least $80,000 for the Program in the annual budget bill.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Soccer Opportunities Program in the State Department of Education to increase opportunities for minority students to participate in soccer in their communities. It authorizes local education agencies (LEAs) serving a population of at least 80% minority students or youth soccer nonprofit organizations to apply for grants from the Department to fund programs that further the purpose of the Soccer Opportunities Program. The bill requires the Governor to include an appropriation of at least $80,000 for the program in the annual budget bill starting in fiscal year 2026 and each year thereafter. The State Superintendent is responsible for developing and administering the program and adopting regulations to carry it out.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (9)
Ashanti Martínez (D)*,
Gabriel Acevero (D),
Tiffany Alston (D),
Heather Bagnall (D),
Kris Fair (D),
Mary Lehman (D),
Robbyn Lewis (D),
Jamila Woods (D),
Caylin Young (D),
Last Action
House Ways and Means Hearing (14:30:00 2/7/2024 ) (on 02/07/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0450?ys=2024RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/hb/hb0450f.pdf |
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