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Introduced
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
In Committee
02/23/2026
02/23/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Repealing the termination date of certain provisions of law that authorize a county board of education to provide transportation to and from school for certain students using a vehicle other than a certain type of school vehicle under certain circumstances.
AI Summary
This bill repeals the termination date for a law that allows county boards of education to use vehicles other than standard school buses, referred to as Type I and Type II school vehicles, to transport students under specific circumstances. This means the existing authorization for using these alternative vehicles will remain in effect indefinitely, rather than expiring on June 30, 2026. Additionally, the bill mandates that the State Department of Education, in collaboration with county school boards and the Motor Vehicle Administration, will conduct a study to review the regulations governing the use of these alternative vehicles and their drivers, examining aspects like vehicle requirements, driver qualifications, and potential alignment with regulations for transportation network operators, with a report due by January 1, 2027.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Second Reading Passed with Amendments (on 02/24/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0319?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0319t.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 693725/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/amds/bil_0009/hb0319_69372501.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/hb0319_w&m.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0319f.pdf |
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