Current Actions

Take Action on History, Culture and Civics

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT

Establishing the Commission on History, Culture, and Civics in Education to make recommendations to the State Board of Education and the State Department of Education to further the discovery, interpretation, and learning of the history, culture, and civics of the United States and Maryland; and requiring the Commission to report its findings to the Board, the Governor, and the General Assembly by December 30 each year beginning in 2024.

Take Action on Prescription Drug Affordability

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT

Requiring the Governor in fiscal year 2025 and each fiscal year thereafter to include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of at least $1,000,000 for the Prescription Drug Affordability Fund which provides funding for the Board; and requiring the Board, under certain circumstances, to establish a process for setting upper payment limits for all purchases and pay or reimbursements of prescription drug products in the State that the Board determines have led or will lead to affordability challenges.

Take Action on In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 04:00:00 GMT

This bill would alter from 3 years to 2 years, the number of years before an academic year for which an individual or the individual's parent or guardian must file taxes to be eligible to receive an out-of-state tuition exemption.

We are seeking a vote before Friday by the Senate Education, Energy and Environment Committee, chaired by Sen. Brian J. Feldman. MEPPN is asking that messages if support be sent to Sen. Feldman and members of the Committee.