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\"\"<\/a>Legislative Session, January 30, 2027
\n(Snow date:<\/em> Saturday, February 6, 2027)<\/i>
\nGuilford Park High School
\nHoward County<\/h4>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/h4>\n

MASC\u2019s Legislative Session will spotlight the Student Member on the Board of Education (SMOB).\u00a0 <\/strong>The conference will feature the selection of the two final nominees for the state SMOB position and recognize the outstanding work of SMOBs across Maryland.\u00a0 Attendees will also have the opportunity to learn about youth-related legislation being considered by the Maryland General Assembly and take official stances on key bills.<\/p>\n

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DATES & OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\"\"<\/a>\u2022 Date: <\/strong>Saturday, January 30, 2027\u00a0 (snow date: Saturday, February 6)<\/i>
\n\u2022 Location:\u00a0 <\/strong> Guilford Park High School, Howard County
\n\u2022 On-Site Check-In: <\/strong>8:30-9:30 a.m.
\n\u2022 Event Times: <\/strong>9:30 a.m. \u2013 4:00 p.m.
\n\u2022 Registration opens: <\/span><\/strong>Monday, December 14, 2026<\/span>
\n\u2022 Registration closes:<\/span><\/strong> at 11:59 p.m., Wednesday, January 13, 2027<\/span>
\n<\/strong>\u2022 Signed Invoice Submission Deadline:<\/strong> 11:59 p.m., Friday, January 15, 2027
\n<\/span>\u2022 Cost:\u00a0 $30 for students and advisors <\/strong>($25 for approved, selected presenters)
\n<\/em>\u2022 Schedule<\/strong>: Legislative Session 2027 Schedule coming soon<\/span>
\n<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>\u2022 Meet the SMOB Final Nominees: <\/strong>to be posted after January 3, 2027
\n<\/em><\/span>\u2022 Candidates will be campaigning through social media.\u00a0<\/strong>
\n<\/em>\u2022 Meet the Local Maryland SMOBs\/SROBs\/Commissioner<\/strong>: to be posted mid-January<\/em>
\n\u2022 Link to Pre-Filed Legislation: <\/strong>to be posted mid-January<\/em>
\n\u2022 General Assembly Standing Rules<\/strong>: to be posted after the Dec. 12, 2026, executive board meeting<\/em>
\n\u2022 Student Member on the Board of Education Election Rules: <\/strong>to be posted after the Dec. 12, 2026, executive board meeting<\/em>
\n\u2022 Parli-pro flow chart<\/strong> (pdf file<\/a>)
\n\u2022 Bills flow chart<\/strong> (how a bill becomes law): PDF file MD-GA-BillFlowchart<\/a>
\n\u2022\u00a0Watch<\/strong>\u00a0this short informational video<\/a> from the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 State SMOBs!
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>IMPORTANT: <\/i><\/strong>Only a secondary school advisor or administrator may register a delegation for this event.\u00a0 \u00a0Schools must be MASC members to attend this conference.\u00a0 A school advisor or authorized school employee must attend as the on-site advisor for the delegation.
\n<\/i><\/span>
\nNOTE:\u00a0<\/strong>Do not begin the registration process until you carefully review the registration checklist and complete the registration worksheet.\u00a0 It contains all of the information you will need to register your delegation successfully.
\n\"\"<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/em>Registration Checklist:
\nRegistration Worksheet:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>\u2022 Conference Registration Overview\u00a0<\/a>\u2013 it may be helpful to review this document before registering!<\/strong>
\n\u2022 <\/em>General\u00a0Frequently Asked Questions\u00a0(registering presenters, ExBd members, etc.)<\/em><\/a>
\n\u2022 Registration\u00a0Frequently Asked Questions\u00a0(registration process questions)<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Registration<\/span><\/strong>:<\/span><\/span><\/span>\u00a0 Students are not authorized to register a school delegation or themselves.<\/span><\/span><\/strong>
\n<\/em>\"\"<\/a>1. The advisor<\/span><\/span> enters registration information and submits the form
\n2.\u00a0 The invoice is created after clicking on “Submit”, and a copy will be attached to a confirmation email that is sent immediately (from the “GoFormz” domain).
\n3.\u00a0 The principal also immediately receives an email (from the “GoFormz” domain) and electronically signs the invoice, authorizing attendance and guaranteeing payment.
\n4.\u00a0 Payment can be made via credit card by the advisor or principal (work this out ahead of time if paying by credit card) OR
\n<\/span>5.\u00a0 The school begins the process of payment by check.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/span><\/strong>Click on the graphic to <\/span>PAY your invoice with a credit card.<\/span> Do not attempt to pay until your principal has electronically authorized your registration.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>CHECK-IN INFORMATION<\/strong><\/h4>\n
    \n
  1. As noted earlier, as soon as your principal signs your registration, you will receive 2 emails. One of them will have a link to your online Check-In Form<\/em>. Be sure to save that email and link <\/em><\/strong>so that you can easily refer back to it. More instructions will be provided as the event approaches.<\/li>\n
  2. You may not complete the online Check-In Form<\/em>\u00a0until the morning of the event!\u00a0 (Just as you would never record your classroom attendance for tomorrow today, do not complete this form until the morning of the event. PLEASE NOTE: If you are not the attending advisor for your delegation, it is your responsibility to forward this link to that individual.)
    \n3.\u00a0 The morning of the event (on your way or when you arrive), click on the link in the email, and follow the instructions on the form.
    \n4.\u00a0 NOTE<\/strong>: There is one Check-In Form<\/em> for each registration, so if you completed additional registrations, you will have additional Check-In Forms<\/em> accordingly. All registrations must be checked in separately.
    \n5. Please also note that by default, subs will assume the workshop assignments of the original registrant. If there are specific changes that need to be made, please see the MASC Registrar at the event.
    \n6. Nametags for your delegation and any other information you will need at the event will be available from your regional advisor or designee.
    \n    \"\"<\/a>7.\u00a0 NOTE<\/strong>:\u00a0 On-site advisors should bring and KEEP<\/strong> all student emergency forms.\u00a0 Advisors will administer any medications needed.\u00a0 MASC will NOT have a first aid station.\u00a0 The form to the right is provided if not using a school system emergency form:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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