Howard Community College governance bill draws wide faculty and community testimony

Mar 26, 2025

Senate Bill 813 would add two trustees to Howard Community College's board and mandate transparency measures; faculty and others testified they support amendments to restore shared governance and public comment access.

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Delegate Delia Watson presented Senate Bill 813 to the Appropriations Committee on behalf of the Howard County delegation, saying the bill "adds two members to the board and implements various measures to ensure transparency for the public." The sponsor said the final version reflects extensive negotiation among the delegation, the college board, administration and faculty.

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