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WES MOORE, Governor Ch. 717
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(1) The use of additional funding to meet the goals of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future;
(2) Progress toward the goals of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future and whether the goals have been achieved; and
(3) Any recommendations to alter the goals or strategies employed to reach the goals, including new uses for existing funds or additional funding.
(c)(1) An entity with which the Board contracts for an…#
(c) (1) An entity with which the Board contracts for an independent evaluation shall report its results to the Board on or before:
(i)[October 1, 2024] DECEMBER 1, 2026; and#
(i) [October 1, 2024] DECEMBER 1, 2026; and
(ii)October 1, 2030.#
(ii) October 1, 2030.
(2) The Board shall contract for each independent evaluation as soon as practicable.
(d) (1) (i) On or before [December 1, 2024] JANUARY 15, 2027, the Board shall, using the first independent evaluation and its own judgment, report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly on whether the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future is being implemented as intended and achieving the expected outcomes.
(ii) The Board’s report shall include an assessment of the State’s progress towards:
1. Increasing the number of teachers achieving National Board Certification;
2. Providing full–day prekindergarten programs for 3– and 4–year–olds in accordance with Title 7, Subtitle 1A of this article;
3. Improving behavioral health services in accordance with § 7–447 of this article; and
4. Ensuring that students enrolled in public schools meet college and career standards in accordance with § 7–205.1 of this article.
(iii) The Board’s report shall include any legislative or structural corrections necessary to fully implement the Blueprint.
7–1A–01.