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Students and civic‑education groups back statewide Seal of Civic Excellence
Ways and Means Committee · January 29, 2026
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Summary
HB 57 would create a statewide Seal of Civic Excellence recognizing high school civic engagement; student witnesses and civic‑education coalitions said recognition boosts participation and pipelines into service programs.
Delegate Vogel and a coalition of student leaders, educators and civic‑education organizations testified in favor of House Bill 57 to establish a Maryland Seal of Civic Excellence.
Student witnesses described how recognition and program outreach changed their engagement:…
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