The County Costs of Kirwan: Running the Numbers
A report on the capacity of county governments to afford the mandated local funding under the recently passed Kirwan Blueprint school funding plan was released - its 12-year forecast includes…
Huge Cache of Kirwan Blueprint Data Now Available
The Department of Legislative Services has posted a sizable set of data and background information relevant to the Kirwan Blueprint plan and legislation, including additional details on its fiscal effects…
Kirwan Blueprint Fix-Up Bill – A Final Fiscal Note
The final fiscal and policy note on HB 1372, this year's legislation to modify and adjust the Kirwan Blueprint education plan, has been released - including a set of figures…
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…
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 Follow-Up Bill Filed, Expect A Fast Track
An "emergency bill" has been filed, to correct citations and timing issues with the recently enacted "Blueprint for Maryland's Future" school plan. HB 1372/SB 965 should receive rapid attention, as…
Kirwan “Blueprint 2.0” Follow-up Bill Passed, Sent on to Governor
HB 1372, the follow-up bill adjusting multiple facets of the Kirwan Blueprint school plan, accommodating both the effects of the pandemic and the veto/override timetable, has passed the General Assembly.…
