Maryland education bills: MSDE briefs board on retention grants, Grow Your Own funding and mobility compact
March 07, 2024 | Maryland Department of Education, School Boards, Maryland
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MSDE briefed the Professional Standards Board (PISTEB) on several bills moving through the Maryland General Assembly, highlighting implications for the teacher pipeline, certification and program oversight.
HB75 / SB377 (Teacher Retention and Development Program): MSDE reported both versions of the bill have passed their originating chambers and that the legislation would add community colleges as institutions of initial eligibility for the retention and development award. Staff said a conference committee is likely to reconcile differences between House and Senate versions.
SB771 / HB945 and related certification bills: MSDE explained bills that reorganize initial-certification requirements by clarifying measures of basic knowledge (basic-skills assessments and GPA) separate from measures of teaching ability (induction programs or national portfolio assessments). MSDE indicated it supported many changes with amendments drafted in coordination with stakeholders to preserve reasonable pathways for licensure and avoid creating additional barriers for out-of-state candidates seeking Maryland certification.
SB937 / HB1157 (Grow Your Own Educators Grant): MSDE summarized a startup grant program administered by the department that would provide $5,000,000 in appropriation to support education support professionals pursuing teacher licensure. MSDE said it supported the bill with amendments to expand eligibility to conditionally licensed teachers pursuing full licensure.
HB1191 (Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact): MSDE described a bill to adopt model compact language that would make Maryland the eleventh member of the Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact, enabling reciprocal recognition of credentials among member states. MSDE supported the bill as a workforce pipeline strategy.
Other blueprint-related bills: MSDE flagged an omnibus blueprint bill (SB1102 / HB1426) with provisions on childcare, pre-K and CTE that include an expansion to the National Board Certification Fee Incentive Program. MSDE reported collaboration with the AIB and the State Board on those elements.
Why it matters: The bills together shape pathways into teaching (financial supports, pathways for community-college entrants, interstate mobility) and refine licensure measures. Several items remain subject to amendments; MSDE emphasized ongoing stakeholder work and the need to monitor conference-committee outcomes.
Next steps: MSDE will circulate written updates and posted testimony. Board members were advised to review linked materials on mgaleg.maryland.gov and MABE resources for crossover and committee dates.
HB75 / SB377 (Teacher Retention and Development Program): MSDE reported both versions of the bill have passed their originating chambers and that the legislation would add community colleges as institutions of initial eligibility for the retention and development award. Staff said a conference committee is likely to reconcile differences between House and Senate versions.
SB771 / HB945 and related certification bills: MSDE explained bills that reorganize initial-certification requirements by clarifying measures of basic knowledge (basic-skills assessments and GPA) separate from measures of teaching ability (induction programs or national portfolio assessments). MSDE indicated it supported many changes with amendments drafted in coordination with stakeholders to preserve reasonable pathways for licensure and avoid creating additional barriers for out-of-state candidates seeking Maryland certification.
SB937 / HB1157 (Grow Your Own Educators Grant): MSDE summarized a startup grant program administered by the department that would provide $5,000,000 in appropriation to support education support professionals pursuing teacher licensure. MSDE said it supported the bill with amendments to expand eligibility to conditionally licensed teachers pursuing full licensure.
HB1191 (Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact): MSDE described a bill to adopt model compact language that would make Maryland the eleventh member of the Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact, enabling reciprocal recognition of credentials among member states. MSDE supported the bill as a workforce pipeline strategy.
Other blueprint-related bills: MSDE flagged an omnibus blueprint bill (SB1102 / HB1426) with provisions on childcare, pre-K and CTE that include an expansion to the National Board Certification Fee Incentive Program. MSDE reported collaboration with the AIB and the State Board on those elements.
Why it matters: The bills together shape pathways into teaching (financial supports, pathways for community-college entrants, interstate mobility) and refine licensure measures. Several items remain subject to amendments; MSDE emphasized ongoing stakeholder work and the need to monitor conference-committee outcomes.
Next steps: MSDE will circulate written updates and posted testimony. Board members were advised to review linked materials on mgaleg.maryland.gov and MABE resources for crossover and committee dates.
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