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MD SB526Public Schools - Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day and Maryland School Pedestrian Awareness Day - Establishment
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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
Designating November 14 as Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day to commemorate Ruby Bridges, who became the first African American student to integrate an all-white school in New Orleans, Louisiana; designating the second Wednesday in October each year as Maryland School Pedestrian Awareness Day to promote safe pedestrian routes to and from school; and requiring the State Department of Education to provide resources for a program of education for Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day and to plan Maryland School Pedestrian Awareness Day.
AI Summary
This bill establishes two annual observances in Maryland public schools: November 14th will be designated as "Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day" to honor Ruby Bridges, the first African American student to integrate an all-white school in New Orleans, and the second Wednesday in October will be "Maryland School Pedestrian Awareness Day" to promote safe walking routes to and from school. The State Department of Education, referred to as "the Department," is required to make resource materials publicly available to help local school systems plan educational programs for Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day, including age-appropriate lesson plans and discussions on civil rights and social justice, and to plan Maryland School Pedestrian Awareness Day, which may include pedestrian safety best practices, lesson plans, and information on grant resources.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Hearing (13:00:00 3/4/2026 ) (on 03/04/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0526?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0526f.pdf |
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