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SB 218

Maryland Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: enrolled. Latest action: April 17, 2026.

State Superintendent of Schools - Prolonged State of Emergency - Authority to Declare.

Bill ID MD-2026-SB-218
Session 2026
Status enrolled
Committee Education, Energy, and the Environment; Ways and Means
Senate enrolled 2026-04-17
Education Family / Children
Summary

Authorizing the State Superintendent of Schools to declare a prolonged state of emergency for an event that prevents regular, in-person attendance at a public school for at least 14 consecutive school days, subject to certain requirements; and requiring the State Board to adopt certain regulations including establishing minimum criteria for the adoption and implementation of virtual education plans by a county board during a prolonged state of emergency affecting the local school system.

Sponsor
Chair, Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-14 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-04-17 Status enrolled
2026-04-17 Latest Action In the Senate - Passed Enrolled
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