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…
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…
Sun Runs Kent County Op-Ed on Kirwan
The Baltimore Sun recently published a an article written by Kent County Administrator Shelley Heller and Kent County Board of County Commission President Tom Mason concerning the Kirwan Blueprint legislation…
New County-by-County Numbers on Senate Kirwan Blueprint
HB 1300 is on the Senate Floor, heavily amended from the version passed in the House. Staff has released new fiscal estimates of its effect on state and county funding.…
Kirwan Blueprint Bill Looks “Done” After Senate Amendments, Vote
The high profile Kirwan Blueprint bill, HB 1300, appears to be in its final posture, following a late series of amendments, and an eventual bipartisan Senate vote. After three years…
Kirwan Senate Briefing: Revised Enrollment Will Change The Numbers
The Senate Committee overseeing education policy received a broad update on the Kirwan Commission recommendations - and a sense that the plan is still evolving. The Senate Committee on Education,…
The Final “Enrolled” Kirwan Blueprint Bill – Printed, and Heading to the Governor
The final version of HB 1300, the Kirwan Blueprint bill, has been published online. Visit the Maryland General Assembly website for the final bill text (coming in at a robust…
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…
