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MD SB40Baltimore County Board of Education - Alterations of Elected Member Districts and Establishment of Redistricting Process
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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring certain members of the Baltimore County Board of Education to be elected from certain districts in certain elections; and requiring the chair of the Baltimore County delegation to the General Assembly to introduce legislation to reapportion certain school board districts in a certain manner after each decennial census of the United States.
AI Summary
This bill alters how elected members of the Baltimore County Board of Education are chosen and establishes a process for redrawing their districts. Currently, one member is elected from each of Baltimore County's seven councilmanic districts, but this bill changes that starting with the 2034 general election. After the 2030 U.S. Census and every ten years thereafter, new "school board districts" will be created through a redistricting process to ensure they are substantially equal in population. The Chair of the Baltimore County Delegation to the General Assembly will be responsible for introducing legislation to redraw these districts after each census. The bill also clarifies that elected members must reside in their respective districts and sets term limits of three consecutive terms for both elected and appointed members.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Hearing (13:00:00 2/18/2026 ) (on 02/18/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0040?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0040f.pdf |
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