Kirwan Commission Wraps, Passes Formulas and Timetables
The Kirwan Commission completed its work on November 21, taking its final vote on funding formulas and phase-ins, and will now send its full recommendations to the Governor and General…
Bertino: Kirwan Could Miss the Mark for Worcester
Kirwan could have devastating effect on Worcester Note: This commentary's author is Chip Bertino, a Commissioner for Worcester County, a jurisdiction that bears a puzzling contradiction for fiscal calculations. The…
Kirwan Funding Workgroup Closing in on Final Recommendations
The workgroup formed by the [Kirwan] Commission on Innovation and Excellence in Education to delve into the complex matters of inter-jurisdictional formulas and the eventual state/local split of cost responsibilities…
Kirwan Blueprint Bill Sailing to Governor
The "Education Blueprint" bill with initial recommendations from the Kirwan Commission, and two years worth of funding, is on its way toward passage. SB 1030 has been amended and passed…
New Schedule Released for School Formula Workgroup, Kirwan Commission
A revised schedule for the current formula funding workgroup has them wrapping up their work in early October. The Kirwan Commission will then reconvene, and finish its work by late…
Kirwan “Blueprint” Bill Amended, Moving in Senate
The vast "Blueprint" bill implementing initial steps toward the Kirwan Commission recommendations is moving in the Senate, after being amended significantly. The Senate Committee on Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs…
Delayed or Derailed? What’s Next for Kirwan?
The [Kirwan] Commission on Innovation and Excellence in Education came to Annapolis this week with high expectations. After all, the Commission was set to put the final touches on its…
Governor Hogan: Costly Kirwan Bill Lacks Accountability
At a press event today, Governor Hogan criticized legislation pending before the General Assembly to support initial phases of the Kirwan Commission. In his comments, he expressed doubt that he…
