Maryland

From The Baltimore Sun: Mayoral candidate and former city planning director Otis Rolley III has vowed to offer private school vouchers to students zoned to attend failing middle schools and says he would lobby to restore mayoral control to the city school … Continued

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The BOAST Tax Credit proposal could produce net fiscal savings to the state of Maryland ranging from $7 million to $267 million over a 10-year period, according to a new report released today by the Foundation for Educational Choice.   … Continued

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Supporters of a state tax credit to help public and private schools say the defeated measure was poorly handled by a key legislative committee, but they say they’ll continue the fight. With a letter of endorsement from Gov. Martin O’Malley … Continued

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Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley (D) threw his support Wednesday behind a tax credit designed to help Catholic and other private schools that are experiencing enrollment declines and recent closures. “I believe the bill is crucial if we are to stem … Continued

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