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MD SB595
MD SB595County Boards of Education and Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners - Vacancy Procedures - Alterations
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Introduced
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
In Committee
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring each county board of education and the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners to hold an election for a vacant elected board member position that occurs 55 days or more before the candidate filing deadline for a certain election; requiring each county board and the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners to appoint a replacement for a vacant elected board member position that occurs 54 days or less before a certain candidate filing deadline for a certain election; etc.
AI Summary
This bill alters the procedures for filling vacancies on county boards of education and the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners. Specifically, it mandates that if a vacancy for an elected board member occurs 55 days or more before the candidate filing deadline for a primary election, the position must be filled through an election at the next general election. However, if the vacancy occurs 54 days or less before that same candidate filing deadline, or if no candidates file or qualify for the election, the remaining board members will appoint a replacement. The bill also makes conforming changes to various county education laws to align with this new vacancy filling process, ensuring consistency across the state.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment (on 02/05/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0595?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0595f.pdf |
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