State Senate OKs Bill On Lagging Schools; Hogan Opposes It

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A majority of state lawmakers hope Maryland would be better able to identify and assist its struggling schools under a bill that won Senate approval Tuesday, but critics including the governor say it’s flawed and could end up costing the state millions in federal aid.
The bill, which implements a federal law, passed 32-15 in the Senate. One Democrat and all 14 Republicans opposed the measure.
The House and Senate would need to work out the differences in th