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Key provisions Meadows described include expanding the definition of \"new teacher\" to include conditionally licensed and resident teacher license holders; minimum programmatic requirements such as ongoing professional learning, mentor selection standards, job‑embedded individualized mentoring and supports for multilingual learners and students with disabilities; and a recommended mentoring minimum of 180 minutes per month, described in the draft as a recommended (\"shall\" language modified with \"to the extent practicable\" wording after stakeholder feedback).

Meadows said the draft ties to requirements in the Blueprint and earlier pilot programs (TIRA) and noted statutory consultation with the Professional Standards and Teacher Education Board. She said local education agencies must submit comprehensive induction plans by July 1, 2027, including evaluation protocols, and that MSDE will begin statewide data collection on implementation on July 1, 2029 and every three years thereafter.

Committee members questioned the practical effect of the 180‑minute mentoring recommendation and the \"to the extent practicable\" language. Dr. Lewis asked whether an LEA could claim it was not practicable and provide little or no mentoring; committee members discussed adding compliance language requiring LEAs that do not meet the 180‑minute benchmark to report and explain why.

Motion and votes: Committee member Mr. Paul moved to require MSDE to modify the proposed regulations' reporting section so that an LEA must report why it has not provided 180 minutes of mentoring per month when the LEA does not meet that benchmark. The motion was seconded and approved by the committee. The committee then voted to recommend permission to publish the regulations with that modification; that motion also passed by unanimous voice vote of members present.

What was changed in process: Meadows confirmed the department will incorporate the committee's requested modification to the draft prior to seeking full board action. The committee recorded no change to the underlying mentoring recommendation; instead it asked MSDE to add a reporting explanation requirement so an LEA must document reasons if it cannot meet the proposed minimum.

Why this matters: The regulation rewrite clarifies who is eligible for induction, strengthens mentoring expectations and creates a reporting pathway for monitoring LEA implementation. The measures are linked to teacher retention and induction quality and set compliance timelines tied to the Blueprint.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Education Policy Committee Meeting | Thursday January 16, 2025 | 4 p.m - 5:30 p.m EST","oneSentenceSummary","MSDE presented proposed teacher induction regulation amendments that expand who must participate and recommend 180 minutes a month of job‑embedded mentoring, and the Education Policy Committee voted to require LEAs to report why they cannot meet that mentoring minimum.","taxTitle","Maryland Department of Education, School Boards, Maryland","taxId",79256,"location","Maryland","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6297133,"Maryland panel unveils targeted revisions to K–12 social studies frameworks",668,231140,899585,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2511251-b1fbacfe63ddbf758b9b578d39afaf31&start=231&end=899","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2511251-b1fbacfe63ddbf758b9b578d39afaf31/thumbnail_231140.jpg","/articles/6297133/Maryland/Maryland-panel-unveils-targeted-revisions-to-K12-social-studies-frameworks","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6297133-77d8103d6bc5c29f2668259df52a1bb4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771083349&Signature=S9s~lewgg5vFaLfl9pgCibvMn1gqyeAoLpIE-Ty8B1hRf0f-TPMQwiEjjst4nltWte0628n9-teaHpmTuyESHMSTzy59xRmRuUNPmdOPVqXLVeS~aKrkCJgrUm1yK1v7guaU91kjDgb-PgoubOgs3sD5pDOdW7EzgQvsa3zKiN9uzSjXwzKO3nZRmtIsHNeUNDD6odwTlkyDxteeCjuus6dhn1WPPwK0t1lvmtADveOjrz~HaObcw0uev9wiHut9jZnB42LUOj7NvUEow97xFv7IOtro0KUOhAZPr7LiPrqXcVXqQZfDaBIrg5~NPaIbjsHJWRvY4DCZ38PQQ9Q~hQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Peter Ramsey, director of social studies at the Maryland State Department of Education, presented proposed revisions to Maryland's K–12 social studies frameworks on behalf of the Social Studies Standards and Frameworks Validation Committee (the \"Educate to Stop the Hate Committee\"). Ramsey said the committee unanimously approved the proposed revisions in November and is preparing a 30‑day public comment period before finalizing the frameworks. \"This initiative aligns with our goal of improving student outcomes by addressing the diverse needs of Maryland students,\" Ramsey said.

The revisions are presented as narrowly targeted changes rather than wholesale replacements. Ramsey said the proposals were aligned with the college, career, and civic life (C3) framework and designed to promote inquiry‑based and student‑centered learning as required by COMAR. He described guiding principles that include equity and representation, fostering civic competence, addressing diverse needs, and \"challenging racism and hate.\" According to Ramsey, the committee collected extensive input from local education agencies and other stakeholders and reported unanimous committee approval of the draft in November.

Examples the committee highlighted include: adding \"responsibilities\" alongside \"benefits\" in a first‑grade civics objective so students learn the reciprocal nature of community membership; expanding a middle‑school objective on authoritarian regimes to cover both 20th and 21st centuries and explicitly integrating the Holocaust as a critical historical example; and sharpening a high‑school objective on post‑World War I demobilization to direct students to analyze antisemitic and xenophobic narratives that linked Jewish communities to radicalism and how those narratives influenced anti‑immigration legislation.

Ramsey described the draft as intended to deepen historical context and civic analysis without introducing unnecessary changes that would burden educators. He said the work began with an application and vision‑setting process in June 2024, proceeded through drafting sessions in the summer and iterative review in the fall, and culminated in the November unanimous committee vote.

Next steps: Ramsey said MSDE will release the revised social studies frameworks for a 30‑day public comment period in February, after which the department will consider public feedback before finalizing the frameworks for presentation to the full board.

Why this matters: The revisions touch curriculum expectations statewide and will shape instructional guidance, assessments and professional learning. They also explicitly add language intended to confront racism and hate and to ensure treatment of the Holocaust and other historical examples across middle and high school standards.

Questions and context: Committee members asked whether Red Scare examples on the slides were only illustrations or whether other examples (including effects on African Americans, Native Americans and other nationalities) would be included; Ramsey and other presenters said the slide highlights were examples and that the full proposed revisions are broader and intended to be inclusive across grades K–12. Ramsey noted co‑chair Howard Libet of the Baltimore Jewish Council provided guidance to the committee.

The department will host the public comment period as described and return the revised frameworks for further action following the comment period.","Peter Ramsey, director of social studies at the Maryland State Department of Education, presented proposed, narrowly targeted revisions to Maryland's K–12 social studies frameworks and said MSDE will publish the draft for a 30‑day public comment period in February.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6297115,"MSDE outlines bill positions, absenteeism work and cell‑phone workgroup as legislative session begins",465,3101650,3567545,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2511251-b1fbacfe63ddbf758b9b578d39afaf31&start=3101&end=3567","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2511251-b1fbacfe63ddbf758b9b578d39afaf31/thumbnail_3101650.jpg","/articles/6297115/Maryland/MSDE-outlines-bill-positions-absenteeism-work-and-cellphone-workgroup-as-legislative-session-begins","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6297115-f30edf0dfb7028899991bf8208dd51f5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771083349&Signature=MyF87Y6aUsl8TBzEvTn-eE4KlbcND3zfLNP--fjX2LlsUtUiOWStEwJ6JbCCwYoI6ERt-IfSRyQzRTbLbc9uj7JqW5rEUlcum2~kb9lMBYSnwnIbQPj3fjSQbytykDqiQniPSNBf2~g0qhxhWuAdT37JlzKfK4Qg5~I1ZT8i86SbBr4PKYJOBtSBEp04Qg0JPWeeWPAhd5LbsEbjrx7dmqd7A-yR8wTcjII~yCg9SuqRci9-N9JMxvscmkOksVIHVjD~M6zDfY4TaI28nM~y1TNqZF9H0xlUk~yt-u8nlwibNY3UpNLTO6YDoZuoIljDLkwKaXnueWkFkZAy~bQahw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dr. Aileen (MSDE) delivered a brief legislative update and asked the committee to endorse department positions so testimony can be filed before the next board meeting. She summarized four bills MSDE is tracking:

• SB 8 / HB 72 — a voluntary civic excellence program that would allow local school systems to award a seal recognizing students who meet civic readiness/engagement criteria; MSDE staff recommended the board support the bill because it would be voluntary and require only an annual report listing recognized students.

• HB 161 — a curriculum bill to require MSDE to develop a comprehensive health education framework with an opt‑out for family life/human sexuality topics; MSDE staff recommended opposing curricular bills and will oppose this one.

• A second curriculum bill (financial literacy/ student service hours) — would require counties to allow eligible financial literacy courses to count toward service learning hours; MSDE staff recommended opposing this bill to preserve the integrity of service learning requirements.

• SB 113 — would add an active, certified school principal to the State Board of Education, selected via an MSDE‑run election beginning 07/01/2026; MSDE will submit a letter of information and noted concern about board size precedent but not opposition.

MSDE staff also briefed the committee on three ongoing areas it is tracking during the session: the governor’s anticipated education bill, ongoing work to reduce chronic absenteeism (with Attendance Works as a national partner), and a newly formed cell‑phone workgroup that will meet beginning Jan. 22 and deliver recommendations later in the spring. Dr. Aileen introduced Maddie Hoke as a new education policy analyst who will assist with legislative tracking and policy work.

Why this matters: The department’s positions will shape testimony and MSDE engagement during the legislative session; the committee agreed staff needed to take positions ahead of the next board meeting so testimony deadlines are met.","MSDE staff summarized four bills the department will track—support for a voluntary civic excellence seal, opposition to two curriculum bills, and a letter of information on adding a principal to the state board—and previewed ongoing work on chronic absenteeism and a cell‑phone workgroup.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6297119,"MSDE proposes licensed outdoor nature‑based child care pilot for 3‑ and 4‑year‑olds",397,3602690,3999790,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2511251-b1fbacfe63ddbf758b9b578d39afaf31&start=3602&end=3999","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2511251-b1fbacfe63ddbf758b9b578d39afaf31/thumbnail_3602690.jpg","/articles/6297119/Maryland/MSDE-proposes-licensed-outdoor-naturebased-child-care-pilot-for-3-and-4yearolds","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6297119-81b920c0e0d18547eb5f0790a7dfe887/orig.mp4?Expires=1771083349&Signature=Bl9qVPU2Ib7wIoOKIcqfaP-ZWy2f~0g8bIxAP0TKVBvevwhMRUcOunW3lmdnY5oeF4KSqreolrtZA3CAzy8l7Kn1vLv3xvm80UwavP7gmZVUUn02e6DAppIooGa~1c8pZfnC-uMfnl716YRyqS~5UmcOpUyjAJNvUbowlA6SKMQLe4RBDOD9jwyBbG4uQXC9VNjJEcc-snOPmjhoUqP1YitdrLWhYaZfWE5mIzbsBZHpcK~ryyyycsgMstkNF41NqmDMrd6uVlua-E1qW2TTDb-lXl4pEYBcIvTDetCXBO88054HpiDk-gKED9h1S2ONN9TNC4epUdyyKK4uzeAf-Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dr. Cook (Maryland State Department of Education licensing) presented the Outdoor Nature Based Child Care (Lisonbee) Pilot Program regulations and asked the committee to recommend adoption for the consent agenda. She said the pilot is being implemented pursuant to Code of Maryland Education Article 9.5‑1102 and seeks to license outdoor early care and education programs that operate full‑day year‑round and focus on nature‑based learning for 3‑ and 4‑year‑old children.

Dr. Cook summarized key elements of the proposed pilot: programs would serve children ages 3 and 4 who would be outdoors for the program day (6 to 10 hours), a maximum program capacity of 12 children supervised by two adults at all times, and weather‑based prohibitions on outdoor operation in temperature zones deemed too cold or too hot (a chart was attached to the department materials). Program applicants must provide comprehensive applications that include policies and procedures and accommodations; programs may include an indoor shelter or indoor space for use during inclement weather.

Dr. Cook said MSDE consulted an Outdoor Early Care and Education Workgroup, met with stakeholders beginning in August 2023 and continued through mid‑2024, and took about 45–50 public comments on the proposed regulation. She said some public commenters asked for a lower cold‑temperature threshold (20°F) and for increased program capacity (up to 18 children), but MSDE recommended retaining the original thresholds and a 12‑child capacity to prioritize safety and supervision in mostly outdoor, unbounded settings.

Dr. Cook said the department expects to license about five to ten pilot programs statewide under the statute. She noted licensing staff are participating in national learning communities because Maryland is among the first states to implement a regulated all‑day outdoor early care license and MSDE will use the pilot to inform future rulemaking.

The committee had no additional questions and placed the proposed pilot on the consent agenda for the full board; MSDE will proceed per the statute to implement the pilot and gather data to refine regulations in the future.","MSDE presented regulations to license outdoor full‑day, year‑round early care programs for 3‑ and 4‑year‑olds that operate primarily outdoors; the draft sets a 12‑child maximum, two adults required at all times, weather thresholds and initial licensing of five to ten pilot sites.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6297124,"MSDE seeks permission to publish annual list of national standards for educator preparation",134,2965155,3099349,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2511251-b1fbacfe63ddbf758b9b578d39afaf31&start=2965&end=3099","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2511251-b1fbacfe63ddbf758b9b578d39afaf31/thumbnail_2965155.jpg","/articles/6297124/Maryland/MSDE-seeks-permission-to-publish-annual-list-of-national-standards-for-educator-preparation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6297124-91e41a77408422b53f5abfc40aa08fa5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771083349&Signature=Ik-EklhgON-NhdLlEb6NjVnkz9IsqPh7kqrYUafuTh6Yx6iLEUFrGLE-XUOnSyLxsso48JJFU576kplt43kEP2ftGt1UGwTF9a4zCpX961zEGzv30DbkvxLved0wi3HnergvPAIuIlHEo0p9rUaUghOc-aIPLIiYMtujOyhoA0PmGD4mCw4En9Ky0ejjCs573AtLFLA1~mfXzf5x9wzHJxLP13~QiR13HVLBHtnMQ-4wwcdzZsI5j~l7o9HWsaquNH-o8C3eQ-AA5u27v73BU3s~izVuQj1loqYjdwSRP-ILGe4G-X4G5LOEtqzouo-PomM2Gbww-SVjtRLYlybgGA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Kelly Meadows told the committee MSDE is requesting permission to publish a regulation that incorporates by reference the list of national standards educator preparation programs must align to. She said the department regularly updates this list because national standards and publication dates change.

Meadows said the current filing corrects errors in dates for some incorporated standards and that the update is routine; the department asked the committee to recommend permission to publish the updated incorporation‑by‑reference list to the Maryland Register for public comment. The committee moved and seconded the recommendation and approved it by unanimous voice vote of members present.","MSDE presented a routine COMAR \"incorporation by reference\" update that lists national standards educator preparation programs must align to and requested permission to publish corrected dates and the updated list for public comment.","actionData","errors"]

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Committee backs permission to publish teacher‑induction rule changes after adding reporting requirement on mentoring minutes

Maryland panel unveils targeted revisions to K–12 social studies frameworks

MSDE outlines bill positions, absenteeism work and cell‑phone workgroup as legislative session begins

MSDE proposes licensed outdoor nature‑based child care pilot for 3‑ and 4‑year‑olds

MSDE seeks permission to publish annual list of national standards for educator preparation