We promote high-quality education by promoting quality programs, policies and practices to increase a child’s ability to learn.
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Support legislation that promotes fair discipline practices in schools.
SCHOOL DISCIPLINE: ACY will oppose legislation that overtly or covertly discriminates against children with disabilities or children of color. ACY will oppose legislation that seeks to increase the use of police force in schools or increase the use of punitive discipline…
Advocate for adequate and equitable funding for Maryland public schools with a specific focus on ensuring that funding for education prioritizes racial equity.
SCHOOL FINANCE & THE KIRWIN COMMISSION: With the extension of the Kirwan Commission’s Final Report until 2019 which will provide a detailed educational cost analysis, ACY will continue to monitor proposed legislation that addresses funding for schools in Maryland. We…