Blueprint for Maryland's Future - Alterations

SB 852 amends Maryland's Blueprint for Maryland’s Future education reform law. It repeals the Career Counseling Program for middle and high school students and associated funding, while requiring county boards to report per-school funding for specific programs. The bill creates a waiver for schools with 350 or fewer students from minimum funding requirements, adjusts career ladder provisions for principals and educators, and updates eligibility for prekindergarten programs. It also mandates two new studies: one on National Board Certification for teachers and another on special education funding adequacy. These changes directly affect school districts, educators, and students participating in Maryland's education programs.