Bill > HB1428

This bill makes several changes to the Somerset County Board of Education, including adding two non-voting student members, one from each public high school, who will be elected by their peers and advise the board on student interests. It also shifts the responsibility for filling any vacancies on the board from the Governor to the County Commissioners of Somerset County. Furthermore, the annual compensation for the board's chair will increase from $3,000 to $6,000, and for regular members from $2,700 to $5,000, with these changes taking effect at the start of the next term of office for existing members. Finally, the bill clarifies that the board may take certain actions during executive sessions, which are private meetings, in accordance with state law.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1428?ys=2026RS