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MD HB1059
MD HB1059Education - Asian American History - Professional Development and Library Materials
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Introduced
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
In Committee
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring the State Board of Education to evaluate certain Asian American history training programs for inclusion in the State Department of Education's continuing professional development program establishing the Asian American History Grant Program to provide expanded access to professional development in Asian American history to educators and to provide funding to school libraries to purchase certain materials; and requiring the Governor in fiscal year 2028 to include $500,000 in the annual budget bill for the Program.
AI Summary
This bill requires the State Department of Education to evaluate specific Asian American history training programs, including those from institutions like the Smithsonian and the Asian American Foundation, for inclusion in the state's continuing professional development program, which educators use to earn professional development points needed for license renewal. It also establishes an Asian American History Grant Program to help educators access this training, offering grants of up to $2,000 to teachers and up to $1,000 annually to school libraries for purchasing materials on Asian American and Pacific Islander history. Furthermore, starting in fiscal year 2028, the Governor must include $500,000 in the annual budget for this grant program.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
House Ways and Means 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/HB1059?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb1059f.pdf |
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