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MD SB158
MD SB158Counties - Construction of Sidewalks and Crosswalks - Safe Alternative Routes to Public Schools
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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 a county board of education each year to prepare and post to the county's website a report that identifies pathways that public school students who are ineligible for transportation services may use to travel to school using only safe alternative routes under certain circumstances; requiring the governing body of a county each year to review a certain report and construct any sidewalks and crosswalks necessary to create safe alternative routes for public school students under certain circumstances; etc.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that each year, county governing bodies in Maryland must review a report prepared by the county board that identifies areas where students are too far from school to qualify for transportation services and outlines "safe alternative routes" for them to travel to school. A "safe alternative route" is defined as a road with sidewalks and crosswalks at intersections, a foot path, or a bike path. Following this review, the county governing body is required to construct any necessary sidewalks and crosswalks to create these safe alternative routes. If a road not under county control needs to be altered to meet these requirements, the county must develop and expeditiously execute a plan with the entity that controls the road. This legislation is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.
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/SB0158?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0158f.pdf |
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