Sarah Sample
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Sarah Sample
@ssample_MACo
Associate Policy Director - Maryland Association of Counties (@mdcounties) 🐢⚽️🎣👨🌾🥖


Federal policy changes often land first at the county level. In “Federal Policy and Marginalized Communities: County Strategies for Support and Equity,” we'll examine how shifts in housing, immigration, healthcare, and civil rights shape local action. #MACoCon

A new state policy now requires counties to cover half the costs of wrongful conviction compensation, without having prosecuted the cases. "Problematic Policy: Passing the Buck on Wrongful Convictions," will unpack the financial and legal implications for #LocalGov #MACoCon

New to county budgets? The Academy for Excellence’s “County Financial Management” session at #MACoCon offers practical guidance on fiscal integrity & reporting.

MD State Department of Education made multiple legislative requests to the Blueprint Accountability and Implementation Board to aid in the recruitment of teachers and clarify access to post college and career readiness pathways. conduitstreet.mdcounties.org/2025/09/25/md-…

Following a recent report on projected school enrollment, state officials say even a decade of optimistic growth will not bring school systems back in line with pre-COVID enrollment or Blueprint estimates. conduitstreet.mdcounties.org/2025/09/18/opt…

From National Night Out celebrations to expanding community outreach year-round through safety initiatives, county police and sheriffs are enhancing community-policing efforts statewide. conduitstreet.mdcounties.org/2025/09/17/cou…



Recently results were published for both state and national student proficiency tests, with Maryland mostly showing modest gains continuing post-pandemic. conduitstreet.mdcounties.org/2025/09/16/new…









