State Board Updates

Maryland State Board of Education Statement Regarding Blueprint Implementation Plans

May 10, 2023

The Maryland State Board of Education (State Board) appreciates the relationship that it has built with the Blueprint Accountability and Implementation Board (AIB). Both agencies are charged through the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future with ensuring transformational changes to create a world class statewide educational system, successful outcomes for Maryland’s children, and a more dynamic economic future.

Maryland State Board of Education Statement Regarding Blueprint Implementation Plans



Maryland State Board of Education Opposes House Bill 119

March 28, 2023

The Maryland State Board of Education (State Board) opposes House Bill 119, County Boards of Education – Curriculum Guides and Course of Study – Requirements.

Maryland State Board of Education's Opposition to House Bill 119



Maryland State Board of Education Statement Regarding House Bill 119

March 16, 2023

The Maryland State Board of Education (State Board) has been closely following House Bill 119, County Boards of Education – Curriculum Guides and Course of Study – Requirements, as it has been considered by the Maryland House of Delegates and will be considered by the Maryland State Senate.

Maryland State Board of Education Statement Regarding House Bill 119




State Board of Education Response to Recent Articles Posted by the Delmarva Parent Teacher Coalition

March 7, 2023

The Maryland State Board of Education was recently made aware of an article posted by the Delmarva Parent Teacher Coalition that addresses, and is critical of, the position of the State Superintendent of Schools on legislation pending before the Maryland General Assembly.

State Board of Education Response to Recent Articles Posted by the Delmarva Parent Teacher Coalition




State Board of Education Response Regarding the Office of the Inspector General for Education's (OIGE) Investigative Report on Allegations of Incorrect Documentation and Grading Changes in Baltimore City Public Schools

July  28, 2022

The State Board of Education issues the following response to Governor Hogan's correspondence on the Office of the Inspector General for Education's (OIGE) investigative report on allegations of incorrect documentation and grading changes in Baltimore City Public Schools.

State Board of Education Response Regarding the OIGE Investigate Report on Allegations of Incorrect Documentation and Grading Changes in Baltimore City Public Schools




August 9, 2021

The State Board of Education has received numerous questions regarding the receipt of requests to remove members of the Prince George’s County Board of Education, as well as inquiries about the process to remove members of local boards of education.  

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State Board of Education Statement on Requests Related to Prince George's County School Board

May 31, 2022

RE: In the Matter of Request for Removal of Local Board Member Juanita Miller; Letter


August 9, 2021

The State Board of Education has received numerous questions regarding the receipt of requests
to remove members of the Prince George’s County Board of Education, as well as inquiries
about the process to remove members of local boards of education.  

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State Board of Education Response Regarding Statewide Face Covering Requirement in Schools

February 10, 2022

The State Board of Education issues the following response to Governor Hogan's correspondence on the statewide face-covering requirement in schools.

State Board of Education Response Regarding Statewide Face Covering Requirement in Schools