Kirwan Testimony: What You Need to Know to Sign Up
This blog post contains important information about the hearing for HB 1300 / SB 1000 - Blueprint for Maryland's Future – Implementation (or, “the Kirwan bill”) – please review it…
Kirwan – Where Do We Go From Here?
Join MACo on July 22 for a dive into the Blueprint for Maryland's Future and what happens next to the vetoed legislation. Hear from panelists on the potential paths forward…
MACo’s Michael Sanderson Chats Kirwan with The Talbot Spy
The Blueprint for Maryland's Future or "The Kirwan Bill" - and how to pay for it - remain the hottest topics of the 2020 Session. MACo's Executive Director chatted about…
Officials Share Paths Forward for Kirwan and Education in Maryland
During a live forum, panelists provided updates and insights into what the future looks like for a revamp of education in Maryland. During the MACo's Summer Series session "Kirwan -…
Sen. Cassilly: Kirwan Bill Gets Accountability Wrong
As the 2021 Legislative Session nears, the veto override of Kirwan is at the top of mind for many legislators. Maryland Matters today published a guest commentary written by Harford…
Counties Provide Perspectives on Kirwan Revisions
On March 15th, 2021 MACo submitted a letter of information to the House Ways and Means Committee regarding HB 1372 Blueprint for Maryland's Future - Revisions. This bill updates the…
Kirwan Blueprint Has Passed… Now What?
The Blueprint for Maryland's Future Act will become law, now that both chambers of the General Assembly overrode the governor's veto of the multi-year plan that obliges some $4 billion…
County Officials Navigate Kirwan Recommendations at #MACoCon
At the 2019 MACo Winter Conference session, “Breaking Down the Blueprint: School Funding in Focus,” paenlists discussed the generational debate on school funding. Attendees learned more in depth about the Kirwan…
