Bill > SB339

This bill, concerning the Maryland School for the Deaf, proposes to reduce the number of members on its Board of Trustees from 19 to 13, with the Governor appointing these members with the Senate's approval. A key change is the requirement that at least 7 of these 13 trustees must be deaf, increasing the previous minimum of 6. The bill also includes provisions for the transition to this new board composition, stating that the terms of existing trustees whose terms expire after the bill's effective date will end as scheduled, and that the Governor should prioritize appointing deaf individuals to fill these vacancies to meet the new requirement. This legislation aims to alter the governance structure of the school, emphasizing representation from the deaf community.

Education

https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0339?ys=2026RS