Introduced and Provided In-Person and Written Testimony to Support
- HB 1317 Maryland Medical Assistance Program – Use of Reimbursement Funds by Schools – Directs Medicaid funds for which school psychologists will soon bill to salary stipends and internships for attracting, retraining, and training new school psychologists.=
Provided Oral and Written Testimony to Support
- SB0499 (HB 1401 )State Department of Education School Psychologist Recruitment Program – Establishes a department within the State Department of Education to recruit school psychologists and pay fees related to certification.
- SBO545 (HB0789)Primary and Secondary Education – Public School Employees – Salaries – Adds school psychologists and other related service providers to the Blueprint’s career ladder
Provided Oral and Written Testimony Offering Support and Amendments
- SB0492 (HB0522) Public Schools Telehealth Appointments – Policy and Access – Directs schools to provide private spaces with internet access for students to meet with telehealth therapists. We offered amendments to this bill addressing logistical, ethical, and safety considerations involved with providing such services in school.
Provided Written Testimony to Support
- SB0571 (HB0603) Consumer Protection – Online Produces and Services – Data of Children (Maryland Kids Code) – Directs social media companies to take steps safeguarding private data of children, youth, and young adults.
- HB 416 (SB 0432) Public Schools Active Shooter Safety Drills or Trainings – Requirements – Directs the Maryland Center for School Safety to study the efficacy and impact of active shooter drills.
