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ADVOCACY
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PSSAM plays a vital role in informing Maryland’s public policy process. In addition to deep subject matter expertise on education, Superintendents have a broad understanding of what helps families thrive.
With public schools at the heart of community life, PSSAM’s members are uniquely positioned to provide members of the General Assembly and the Governor’s administration with the information needed to make better policy that works for all Maryland children.
Maryland General Assembly
The Maryland General Assembly convenes on the second Wednesday each January, operating over a 90-day period and concludes Sine Die on the second Monday each April. Throughout this 90-day period, PSSAM leadership and staff will provide written and oral testimony on behalf of the organization to the Maryland Senate and House of Delegates as hearings are conducted on various bills pertaining to education. PSSAM’s testimony reflects our overall mission and chosen legislative priorities of all 24 superintendents.
While PSSAM does not publish formal legislative positions, we advocate on various issues surrounding education, including school construction, cybersecurity, student health, transportation, athletics, and other matters in a manner that best supports a diverse community of students, educational staff, and local education agencies.
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You can access PSSAM’s legislative testimony in two ways:
1. Visit our News section: Each bill receives a separate news post, providing a brief overview of PSSAM’s testimony and a link to the full written document. Use the tags to hone in on a session or enter the bill name or number in the search bar.
2. Type the bill name or number directly in the main search bar at the top of this page. (i.e "HB 199" or "Truancy Reduction Act of 2023")​​​​
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Below you can view the full lists of legislation that PSSAM has monitored and reviewed throughout current and prior Maryland Legislative Sessions.
PSSAM Session Archives