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This bill modifies the composition of Maryland's State Board of Education by increasing the number of regular members from 13 to 14 and adding a new position for a certified school principal who is actively leading a school. The principal member will be elected by principals statewide and appointed by the Governor with Senate consent, similar to the existing teacher member selection process. The principal member may attend and participate in executive sessions of the State Board but cannot vote on certain appeals. The bill specifies that the first principal member will be appointed to serve a term beginning July 1, 2026, and the changes to the board's composition will take effect on July 1, 2025. The legislation maintains the board's existing requirements for other members, including the parent and student members, and continues the practice of staggered 4-year terms for regular members. This change aims to provide direct representation of school leadership perspectives in the state's education governance by adding an actively serving principal to the State Board of Education.

Education

https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0113?ys=2025RS