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MD HB455Education - Certification of Scholarship Granting Organizations (Opting in on Opportunity Act)
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Introduced
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
In Committee
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring the State Department of Education to approve and certify a nonprofit organization that meets certain requirements as a scholarship granting organization; requiring the Department, beginning in 2027, to annually provide the Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Treasury a list of scholarship granting organizations; and requiring the Comptroller to make available online guidance that assists taxpayers in claiming a certain tax credit for certain contributions.
AI Summary
This bill, the "Opting in on Opportunity Act," requires the State Department of Education to approve and certify nonprofit organizations as "scholarship granting organizations" if they meet specific criteria, such as being organized in the state and providing scholarships to eligible students as defined by federal law (§ 25F of the Internal Revenue Code). Beginning in 2027, the Department must annually provide a list of these certified organizations to the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Secretary. Additionally, the Comptroller will make online guidance available to help taxpayers claim a federal tax credit for contributions made to these scholarship granting organizations, aiming to align state efforts with the federal tax credit scholarship program.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (28)
April Fleming Miller (R)*,
Chris Adams (R),
Kevin Anderson (R),
Steve Arentz (R),
Terry Baker (R),
Barry Beauchamp (R),
Christopher Bouchat (R),
Jason Buckel (R),
Barrie Ciliberti (R),
Jeff Ghrist (R),
Mike Griffith (R),
Wayne Hartman (R),
Jim Hinebaugh (R),
Kevin Hornberger (R),
Seth Howard (R),
Tom Hutchinson (R),
Jay Jacobs (R),
Nic Kipke (R),
Bob Long (R),
Nino Mangione (R),
Todd Morgan (R),
LaToya Nkongolo (R),
Jesse Pippy (R),
Teresa Reilly (R),
April Rose (R),
Chris Tomlinson (R),
William Valentine (R),
William Wivell (R),
Last Action
House Ways and Means Hearing (13:00:00 2/26/2026 ) (on 02/26/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0455?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0455f.pdf |
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