Maryland State Board of Education Meeting on Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Meeting Livestream


Members of the public will be able to hear and view the livestream of the meeting in real time via the hybrid teleconference livestream and via the YouTube livestream.



Tuesday, December 5, 2023 Meeting Agenda

Scheduling and timing of agenda items are subject to change. Download the meeting agenda.


9:00 a.m.   Meeting Opening

  • Call to Order

  • Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum

  • Pledge of Allegiance

  • Opening Remarks



9:10 a.m.   Public Comment



9:40 a.m.   New Business



10:00 a.m.   Stakeholder Engagement Session



10:30 a.m.   State Superintendent’s Update


11:00 a.m.   Priorities



12:30   p.m. Break



1:15 p.m.   Reports to the State Board for Discussion/Action

Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR)

Consent Agenda Items:


Regulatory Actions for Discussion:



1:45 p.m.   Review of State Board Legislative Platform & Preview of Legislative Session



2:15 p.m.   Adjourn to Executive Session

Executive Session Closing Statement

  • Appeals and Orders

  • Personnel Matters

  • Budget: Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Estimates and Requests

  • Administrative Function: Discussion on Committee Process



3:45 p.m.   State Board Member Committee Reports/Updates



4:00 p.m.   Future Board Agenda Topics



4:05 p.m.   Opinions



4:10 p.m.   Adjourn



*The State Board of Education is pleased to receive oral public comment at each of its regular monthly meetings. In order to allow the State Board sufficient time for its other business, the total time allotted to public comment will generally be limited to thirty (30) minutes. Individuals seeking to speak to the Board will be given three (3) minutes each. Persons desiring to speak to the State Board, must complete this form to register to speak. Registration will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. In order to make the limited time available most effective, speakers are urged to provide multiple written copies of their comments or other material amplifying their views.