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Board reviews draft 2026 legislative program focused on Blueprint funding, career ladder changes and counselor inclusion
Summary
Director of legislation and policy presented a draft 2026 legislative program that recommends changes to how Blueprint for Maryland’s Future funding is reported and seeks increased foundation funding and career-ladder reforms, including recognizing school counselors in the career ladder; the board will consider final adoption on Sept. 17.
Grace Wilson, the district’s director of legislation and policy, presented the draft 2026 legislative program and described proposed priority areas for the board’s upcoming advocacy at the Maryland General Assembly.
Wilson said the district’s priorities build on prior success securing an exemption to the 180-day calendar requirement and focus on improving Blueprint for Maryland’s Future implementation. The draft…
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