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This bill modifies Maryland's election law regarding election judge compensation and student participation. The bill specifies that local election boards will only pay election judges for training courses ($50 per course) after they have actually served on an election day or during early voting. The legislation maintains existing compensation structures, with non-returning election judges receiving at least $250 per day and returning election judges receiving $100 more per day. The bill also changes how public school students can benefit from serving as election judges, allowing them to either earn service-learning hours toward graduation or receive election judge compensation, but not both as previously allowed. This modification provides flexibility for students who want to participate in the electoral process while also meeting educational requirements. The State Board will continue to reimburse local boards $50 for additional compensation paid to returning election judges. The changes will take effect on October 1, 2025, giving local election boards time to prepare for the new compensation and service-learning rules.

Budget and Finance, Education

https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0534?ys=2025RS