FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<\/p>\n\n\n\n
MEDIA CONTACT: BALTIMORE (September 25, 2026)<\/strong> \u2013 The Maryland State Board of Education will meet Tuesday, September 29, 9 a.m., at the Nancy S. Grasmick State Education Building, 200 W. Baltimore St., in the Board Room (7th floor).<\/p>\n\n\n\n During the meeting, there will be an analysis of statewide chronic absenteeism data, highlighting the partnership with Attendance Works and showcasing initiatives from local school systems. An update will be provided from the Maryland Assessment and Accountability Advisory Committee. Additionally, the State Board will review Fiscal Year 2028 budget estimates and requests. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Public Comment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The State Board welcomes public comment<\/a> both in person and virtually during meetings. Registration is limited to 15 individuals on a first-come, first-served basis. Up to 10 individuals are welcome in the morning and five in the afternoon. Once the maximum number is reached, additional individuals may be placed on a waiting list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Registration for public comment closes on Friday, September 25, at 11:59 p.m. Interested individuals can register by completing this online form<\/a>. Confirmed registrants for public comment will be notified. Comments are limited to three minutes for each speaker and monitored by staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The complete agenda and livestream<\/a> are available online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n ###<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<\/p>\n MEDIA CONTACT:Raven Hill, 410-767-0486raven.hill@maryland.gov<\/a><\/p>\n Maryland State Board of Education to Meet Tuesday, September 29<\/p>\n
Raven Hill, 410-767-0486
raven.hill@maryland.gov<\/a>
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