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HB 575

Maryland House of Delegates bill in Session 2026.

Status: enrolled. Latest action: April 24, 2026.

Public Schools - Student Attendance - Excused or Discretionary Absences for Civic Engagement.

Bill ID MD-2026-HB-575
Session 2026
Status enrolled
Committee Ways and Means; Education, Energy, and the Environment
House of Delegates enrolled 2026-04-24
Education
Summary

Requiring the student attendance policy of each county board of education to include a provision allowing an excused or discretionary absence for a public school student participating in civil engagement activities; and clarifying that civic engagement includes testifying virtually or in person at a hearing of a legislative body, meeting with members of the legislative body, contributing to the consideration, development, or implementation of policy issues, or participation in the Maryland General Assembly Page Program.

Sponsor
Delegate Wilkins
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-28 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-04-24 Status enrolled
2026-04-24 Latest Action In the House - Passed Enrolled
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