Governor Moore Testifies in House and Senate Hearings in Support of the SERVE Act

Statement

This week, Governor Wes Moore testified in Maryland House and Senate hearings in support of the SERVE Act, presented as HB0546/SB0551. This legislation will establish a Service Year Option Program for high school students under the new Department of Service and Civic Innovation, and is part of the Governor's legislative agenda to bring service to the forefront in Maryland. On Tuesday, Governor Moore gave remarks to the House Appropriations Committee, and Wednesday to the Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee.

"Not only does the service year provide a bridge for young people to the next stage of their lives, it will be a bridge between different groups in our society," said Governor Moore. "The Service Year Program can bring people together in these divisive times and increase civic engagement and participation. I am proud to testify in support of my legislation that will change the way we approach pathways from education to employment."

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