I didn’t think the two lobbyists would be pleased.

My legislation to create a college admission outreach program for high-achieving students will have its public hearing tomorrow. http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2015RS/bills/hb/hb0364F.pdf

High school seniors without a parent who went to college are really behind the eight ball when it comes to applying to the most suitable schools and obtaining financial aid.

I asked that amendments be drafted this morning. One would require the public and private colleges in Maryland to present a joint report next fall on how they will inform students about the outreach program at “all Maryland high schools in which at least 75% of the students are enrolled in the free and reduced lunch program.”

Then I sent this language to two of the lobbyists for these schools.

“I know this is short notice,” I began my email.

I expected they would not want to be required to do this study or to visit so many schools.

I was wrong.

We are “fine with your proposed amendment,” one wrote.

It’s nice to have an idea whose time has come.