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Introduced
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
In Committee
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Establishing a minimum wage rate of at least $25 per hour to be paid by county boards of education to certain education support professionals beginning on July 1, 2028; and requiring the State Department of Education to report to the Governor and the General Assembly on or before December 1, 2026, on an estimate of the total cost of implementing a $25-per-hour minimum wage for education support professionals.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a minimum wage of at least $25 per hour for "education support professionals," defined as non-certificated public school employees who are part of a nonsupervisory bargaining unit, to be paid by county boards of education starting July 1, 2028. Additionally, the State Department of Education is required to provide a report by December 1, 2026, to the Governor and the General Assembly, estimating the total cost of implementing this $25-per-hour minimum wage for these education support professionals, with costs broken down by local school system.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (20)
Greg Wims (D)*,
Adrian Boafo (D),
Lorig Charkoudian (D),
Charlotte Crutchfield (D),
Jessica Feldmark (D),
Linda Foley (D),
Julian Ivey (D),
Andre Johnson (D),
Aaron Kaufman (D),
Mary Lehman (D),
Lesley Lopez (D),
Bernice Mireku-North (D),
Kent Roberson (D),
Denise Roberts (D),
Emily Shetty (D),
Sean Stinnett (D),
Deni Taveras (D),
Joe Vogel (D),
Sarah Wolek (D),
Teresa Woorman (D),
Last Action
House Ways and Means Hearing (13:00:00 3/11/2026 ) (on 03/11/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1205?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb1205f.pdf |
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