Legislative Committee
Email: legislative@ptachc.org
Chair: Brent Loveless
Purpose: To interact with and advocate before elected legislative bodies at the county, state, and federal level on issues related to the mission of PTA and the priorities of the PTA Council of Howard County
Needs: We are a strong voice in our community because we have informed parents who can impact decisions and polices which will affect our children. USE YOUR VOICE TODAY to make a difference on these and other issues that shapes the future of our county!
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Board of Education Candidates Forum Video
March 16, 2024
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Board of Education Candidates Q & A
Julie Kaplan
Trent Kittleman
Meg Ricks
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FY2025 HCPSS Operating Budget Process
How To Advocate For the HCPSS Budget
Howard County Council Budget Calendar for Fiscal Year 2025
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Legislative Reports 2023-24
PTACHC Legislative Report April 8, 2024
PTACHC Legislative Report March 11, 2024
PTACHC Legislative Report February 12, 2024
PTACHC Legislative Report January 8, 2024
PTACHC Legislative Report December 4, 2023
PTACHC Legislative Report November 6, 2023
PTACHC Legislative Report October 2, 2023
PTACHC General Plan Amendment to Positions Guide-October 10, 2023
PTACHC Legislative Report August 28, 2023
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Legislative Reports 2022-23
PTACHC Legislative Report June 5, 2023
PTACHC Legislative Report May 1, 2023
HCPSS State Legislative Update -Bills at this stage will require governor approval. Informational only. PTACHC may have different legislative positions.
PTACHC Legislative Report March 27th, 2023
General Plan Update Report March 6, 2023
PTACHC Legislative Report March 6, 2023
PTACHC Legislative Report February 6, 2023
PTACHC Legislative Report January 9, 2023
PTACHC Legislative Report-December 5, 2022
Amendments to Howard County Bill 10-23
PTACHC Legislative Report – November 7, 2022
PTACHC Legislative Report- October 3, 2022
PTACHC Legislative Report – August 29, 2022
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2022 CANDIDATE FORUMS
In case you weren’t able to attend the candidates forum sponsored by PTACHC, here are the videos to share with your local PTA members and community:
Howard County Board of Education Candidate’s Forum
Howard County Council Candidate’s Forum
Howard County Executive and State Delegates Forum
Below are the questions PTA Council posed to the candidates and answers received from the Candidates. Answers will be posted as they are received.
Howard County Board of Education Candidate Forum Q & A
Howard County Council Candidate Forum Q & A
Maryland State Delegates Candidate Forum Q & A
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LR0744 Bill – School Redistricting Program Study
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PTACHC Legislative Position Statement
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Burden of Proof Ho.Co. 2-22 bill explanation
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Legislative Reports 2021-22
PTACHC Legislative Report & Power Point Presentation – February 7, 2022
PTACHC Legislative Report – December 6, 2021
PTACHC Legislative Report & Power Point Presentation – November 1, 2021
PTACHC Legislative Report – October 4, 2021
PTACHC Legislative Report – August 30, 2021
PTACHC Legislative Advocacy Letter to Delegates – July 21, 2021
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Mount Hebron’s PTSA Advocacy – How to Create Change
training workshops, video, and slides
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Legislative Reports 2020-21
PTACHC re Howard County Future Growth – March 24, 2021
PTACHC Advocacy on Howard County Housing Opportunities Master Plan and Task Force
Housing Task Force Site
Housing Survey
Howard County Board of Education Election Information
How to Testify before the Maryland General Assembly
PTACHC Positions on Howard County Proposed Local Bills for 2021
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Legislative Reports 2019-20
PTACHC Approved Positions on HoCo Proposed local 2020 bills
Howard County Proposed Local Bills for 2020
Howard County Council approves school surcharge fees bill CB-42
Updated Position on School Facilities Surcharge Increase
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Legislative Reports 2018-19
PTACHC Adopted Motions, May 2019
Legislative Report April 1, 2019
PTACHC Position on School Facilities Surcharge Increase
Educational Bills Howard County – Proposed for 2019 General Assembly
PTACHC Legislative Update November 2018 power point presentation
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Legislative Reports 2017-18
May 2018
PTA Council Legislative Report
January 2018
PTA Council Legislative Report
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