Bill > HB102

This bill requires county superintendents to allow dependent children of active service members, who are relocating to Maryland on official orders, to enroll in schools in advance, even if they don't yet reside in the county. This advance enrollment process must be remote and cannot charge fees or require physical presence. Importantly, the remote registration system will ask if the child has an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or a 504 plan from their previous state, ensuring that children with disabilities receive appropriate education without delay upon enrolling in Maryland. The bill also clarifies that once enrolled through this advance process, a child can remain enrolled until the end of the school year, even if residency requirements change, and will have access to all school programs. Finally, the Secretary of Veterans and Military Families will be responsible for publishing information about these advance enrollment procedures, the Purple Star Schools Program, the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children, and available assistance for military families, including those with children with disabilities.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0102?ys=2026RS