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MD HB459
MD HB459State Board of Education and State Superintendent of Schools - Enforcement Procedures - Alterations
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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
Establishing the standard of review that the State Board of Education must use when considering an appeal of certain actions taken by a county board of education; and establishing a limit of 90 days on the duration of a stay ordered by the State Superintendent of Schools of a certain action taken by a county board.
AI Summary
This bill modifies how the State Board of Education reviews appeals of decisions made by county boards of education, establishing that the standard of review will be whether the county board's decision constituted an "abuse of discretion" or was "illegality," meaning the decision was unreasonable, made without guiding principles, or clearly contradicted the facts. Additionally, the bill limits the duration of any temporary halt, known as a "stay," that the State Superintendent of Schools can order on an action taken by a county board to a maximum of 90 days, though this stay can be ended sooner by either the State Superintendent or the State Board.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (28)
Jeff Ghrist (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),
April Fleming Miller (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),
Susan McComas (R),
Todd Morgan (R),
LaToya Nkongolo (R),
Jesse Pippy (R),
Teresa Reilly (R),
April Rose (R),
Chris Tomlinson (R),
William Valentine (R),
Last Action
Withdrawn by Sponsor (on 02/23/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0459?ys=2026RS |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/hb0459_w&m.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0459f.pdf |
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