HB 1277

Maryland House of Delegates bill in Session 2026.

Status: introduced. Latest action: June 20, 2026.

Education - Maryland Institute for Literacy and Equity - Establishment.

Bill ID MD-2026-HB-1277
Session 2026
Status introduced
Committee Appropriations; Ways and Means
House of Delegates introduced 2026-06-20
Education Tax / Budget / Appropriations
Summary

Establishing the Maryland Institute for Literacy and Equity organized as a partnership between the University of Maryland, College Park Campus and Morgan State University to serve as a State-funded research and technical assistance center to promote literacy in the State; and requiring the Governor to include in the annual budget bill certain appropriations to the University of Maryland, College Park Campus, Morgan State University, and the Institute.

Sponsor
Delegate Smith
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-12 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-12 Status introduced
2026-06-20 Latest Action In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. (Appropriations)
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