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Accountability and Implementation Board outlines Blueprint measures, urges evidence‑based changes and flags staffing needs
Summary
The Accountability and Implementation Board (AIB) reported a smaller fiscal 2026 allowance, continued work on Blueprint outcome measures and league‑wide technical assistance, and recommended evidence‑based consideration of timing and training components as Maryland addresses a teacher and leader shortage.
The Accountability and Implementation Board told the Education and Economic Development Subcommittee that its fiscal 2026 allowance decreases by about $900,000 (21%) to $3.4 million, and described work to finalize Blueprint outcome measures, approve agency implementation plans and run leadership training cohorts.
Laura Hyde, the committee’s budget analyst, summarized the fiscal 2026 allowance and staff needs and said the AIB’s personnel complement is 16 regular positions; as of January 2025 AIB had filled 10 regular positions and planned to hire five additional staff. Hyde asked AIB to comment on higher vacancy counts and delays in filling an accountability director post and other key roles.
Rachel Heiss, AIB’s executive director (presenting with Board Chair Leggett), said the board is emphasizing faithful implementation of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future and cautioned that changes should…
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