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Introduced
01/31/2025
01/31/2025
In Committee
01/31/2025
01/31/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/08/2025
04/08/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring each county board of education, beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, to allow successful completion of eligible financial literacy courses to be applied toward fulfillment of the student service hours high school graduation requirement for the number of hours determined by the county board.
AI Summary
This bill requires county boards of education in Maryland to allow students to fulfill part of their high school graduation service hour requirement by successfully completing an eligible financial literacy course, starting in the 2026-2027 school year. An eligible financial literacy course is defined as a course providing instructional content on financial literacy concepts that is either offered at an institution of higher education, offered by an organization approved by the county board, or specifically approved by the county board. Each county board will determine the number of service hours that can be credited through these courses, effectively creating a pathway for students to meet graduation requirements by learning valuable financial skills. The State Board of Education is mandated to develop regulations for implementing this new provision, and the law will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving school districts time to prepare for the change.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Hearing (09:00:00 3/7/2025 ) (on 03/07/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0715?ys=2025RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/bills/sb/sb0715f.pdf |
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