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Education, Youth, and Older Adults Committee

Thursday, February 26, 2026 · 12:30 PM PM · Virtual/Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall, Phone: #1-408-418-9388, Access code: 2333 169 4040, Password: Public, Link:https://bmore.webex.com/bmore/j.php?MTID=md96f0b0e2561db2a458c8714f0b54b7c

TL;DR

The Education Committee held a public hearing to investigate early learning programs in Baltimore City, focusing on identifying gaps in access to pre-K for 3 and 4 year olds. The meeting was part of a legislative oversight effort to understand the current state of early childhood education and explore ways to improve the system under the Blueprint for Maryland's Future.

Key Decisions

  • Early Learning Program Review Under Investigation
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. CALL TO ORDER
  2. INTRODUCTIONS
  3. ATTENDANCE
  4. ITEM SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING
  5. LO25-0040 First Steps, Strong Start: Early Learning in Baltimore City For purpose of investigating the early learning landscape in Baltimore City in an effort to identify gaps in access, the conditions necessary for fiscal sustainability, and the accountability structures that ensure success for both Head Start and the mixed-delivery prekindergarten system for 3 and 4 year old students required by the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future.
    Legislative Oversight
  6. ADJOURNMENT
  7. THIS MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC