Thursday, February 26, 2026
8:30 am to 3:00 pm
Room 170 of the House Office Building
6 Bladen Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401-1991
Join other social work students from across Maryland for Social Work Student Field Trip to Maryland’s State Capital, Annapolis. You will have the opportunity to learn about the legislative process, receive an update on current state bills concerning various social issues, visit legislators’ offices, attend legislative hearings and network with students across the state.
This educational excursion will also include the identification of important legislative buildings including: James Senate Office Building: Senators' offices, Miller Senate Office Building: Committee offices & hearing rooms, Lowe & Taylor House of Delegates Office Buildings: Delegates' offices & Committee offices & hearing rooms, Legislative Services Building: Dept. of Legislative Services, Joint committee hearing room, Cafeteria, and the State House.
Registration
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Event
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| 8:00am-9:30am
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Registration
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9:30 – 9:55 am
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Welcome & Legislator Introductions
Karessa Proctor, BSW, MSW, Executive Director, NASW-MD
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9:55 – 10:15 am
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Keynote Address: Social Workers Shaping Maryland Policy
Delegate Jamila Jaye Woods, MSW (invited)
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10:15 – 11:15 am
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Cross Campus Small Group Activity: Round Table Discussions
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11:15 – 11:30 am
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Group Photo
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11:30 – 1:00 pm
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Lunch (on your own)
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1:00 – 3:00 pm
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Attend Legislative Hearings
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