Bill
Bill > SB554
summary
Introduced
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
In Committee
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Repealing provisions of law related to the Baltimore City Public School Board Community Panel; and altering the process for appointments to the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners to require that appointed members and members appointed to fill a vacancy of an appointed or elected member are subject to confirmation by the Senate of Maryland.
AI Summary
This bill alters the appointment process for the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners by removing the requirement for a community panel to recommend candidates and instead mandates that all appointed members, including those filling vacancies, must be confirmed by the Senate of Maryland. The Senate of Maryland is the upper chamber of the Maryland General Assembly, responsible for confirming certain appointments. This change means that individuals selected by the Mayor to serve on the school board will now need the approval of the state Senate before they can officially take their positions, a process that will take effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Hearing (13:00:00 3/11/2026 ) (on 03/11/2026)
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0554?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0554f.pdf |
Loading...