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This bill authorizes the Circuit Administrative Judge of the Fourth Circuit to establish a Truancy Reduction Pilot Program in the juvenile court in Washington County, Maryland, provided that funds are allocated in the annual State budget for such a program. This pilot program aims to reduce truancy, which refers to the unexcused absence of a student from school. The bill also allows the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Maryland to accept gifts or grants to support these pilot programs after consulting with administrative judges from various circuits. The provisions of this subtitle, which outlines the framework for these pilot programs, only apply in counties where the circuit administrative judge has established a program and where state funding is available. This Act is set to take effect on October 1, 2026.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0715?ys=2026RS