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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
02/20/2026
02/20/2026
Crossed Over
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Establishing the Maryland Civic Excellence Program in the State Department of Education; authorizing a local school system to participate in the Program to recognize students who meet criteria related to student proficiency in civics and civic literacy; and requiring the Department, no later than the 2027-2028 school year, to develop guidelines to assist participating local school systems.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Maryland Civic Excellence Program, which will recognize public high school students for their civic readiness and engagement. By the 2027-2028 school year, the State Board will create regulations outlining the criteria for awarding a "Seal of Civic Excellence" to qualified students in participating local school systems. Local school systems can choose to participate in this program, and if they do, they must adhere to the established criteria and award students who meet them a Seal of Civic Excellence, which can be recognized with a cord, medal, or insignia on their diploma. Participating school systems are also encouraged to collaborate with community organizations and institutions of higher education to support the program and must submit annual reports to the Department of Education on their program's progress.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (23)
Cheryl Kagan (D)*,
Dalya Attar (D),
Ben Brooks (D),
Mary Beth Carozza (R),
Brian Feldman (D),
Bill Ferguson (D),
Jason Gallion (R),
Dawn Gile (D),
Kevin Harris (D),
Katie Hester (D),
Shelly Hettleman (D),
Nancy King (D),
Sara Love (D),
Mike McKay (R),
Justin Ready (R),
Bryan Simonaire (R),
Will Smith (D),
Jeff Waldstreicher (D),
Alonzo Washington (D),
Mary Washington (D),
Ron Watson (D),
Chris West (R),
Karen Young (D),
Last Action
Referred Ways and Means (on 02/20/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0204?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0204t.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 883529/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/amds/bil_0004/sb0204_88352901.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/sb0204_eee.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0204f.pdf |
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