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Introduced
01/08/2025
01/08/2025
In Committee
04/05/2025
04/05/2025
Crossed Over
03/17/2025
03/17/2025
Passed
04/07/2025
04/07/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/06/2025
05/06/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Establishing the Holocaust Education Assistance Grant Program in the State Department of Education to assist local school systems with Holocaust education in public schools; authorizing a local school system to apply to the Department for a grant from the Program to be used for teacher training or teaching materials; and requiring the Governor to include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of $50,000 for the Program.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Holocaust Education Assistance Grant Program within the State Department of Education to support Holocaust education in Maryland's public schools. The program allows local school systems to apply for grants that can only be used for Holocaust-related teacher training or teaching materials. The bill reduces the initial appropriation from $500,000 to $50,000, which the Governor must include in the annual budget bill. Previously, the bill had a provision limiting individual school systems to grants of no more than $50,000 per fiscal year, but this restriction has been removed. The purpose of the program is to help local school systems enhance their Holocaust education efforts by providing resources for professional development and instructional materials. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, signaling a commitment to improving educational understanding of this critical historical period.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 317 (on 05/06/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0071?ys=2025RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/Chapters_noln/CH_317_hb0071t.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/votes_comm/hb0071_eee.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/bills/hb/hb0071t.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 753229/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/amds/bil_0001/hb0071_75322901.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/votes_comm/hb0071_w&m.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/bills/hb/hb0071f.pdf |
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