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House passes Excellence in Maryland Public Schools Act after extended debate over Blueprint funding
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The Maryland House approved House Bill 504, known as the Excellence in Maryland Public Schools Act, after an extended floor debate about the affordability and implementation of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future and related funding and accountability measures.
The Maryland House of Delegates passed House Bill 504, the Excellence in Maryland Public Schools Act, on third reading after more than 20 minutes of floor debate over the state's education funding law known as the Blueprint for Maryland's Future.
Supporters said the bill includes measures aimed at teacher recruitment, community schools, and accountability. "This education reform is like nothing we have seen in the nation. It is working," said the Chair of the Appropriations Committee, urging colleagues to vote for the bill.
Opponents said…
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