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Introduced
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
In Committee
04/11/2026
04/11/2026
Crossed Over
03/23/2026
03/23/2026
Passed
Dead
04/13/2026
04/13/2026
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring, on or before July 1, 2027, the State Department of Education to design and develop a new system of professional development in public schools for paraeducators and other education support professionals.
AI Summary
This bill requires county boards of education that plan to enter into service contracts, which are agreements for services provided to public schools, to submit specific information to the State Department of Education to justify the need for the contract and to present a plan to assist employees negatively impacted by the contract. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Department of Education develop a new professional development system for paraeducators and other education support professionals, and that each county board must provide this new training to its employees.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Senate Requests House Recede (on 04/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0904?ys=2026RS |
| Favorable with Amendments 863924/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/amds/bil_0004/sb0904_86392401.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/sb0904_w&m.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0904t.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 543425/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/amds/bil_0004/sb0904_54342501.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/sb0904_eee.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0904f.pdf |
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