SB 629

moratorium on data centers.

grants to encourage individuals to pursue a career in teaching or to facilitate teacher licensure, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.

longevity bonuses for teachers in school districts.

establishing minimum salaries for public school teachers.

requiring school boards to compensate teachers for time spent on nonclassroom services.

notice to employees of full-service pharmacies and major grocery stores of permanent business closings and providing a penalty.

requiring carbon monoxide detectors in child care centers and schools, grants for placing carbon monoxide detectors in schools, and making an appropriation.

grants for fine arts teacher mentorship and making an appropriation.

prohibiting vaping on public and private school property.

grants to school districts to pay student teachers an hourly wage, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.

adding a teacher representative to school boards.

implementation of an individualized education program or services plan under the Special Needs Scholarship Program.

Changing certain school calendar requirements from days or months to hours

Education; enact policies and procedures for use of personal electronic devices at school and school sponsored events by students in grades nine through twelve; require local school systems

Higher Education - Student Financial Assistance - Dependents of State or Local Public Safety Employees (Maryland Fallen Heroes Tuition Benefits Act)

Public Institutions of Higher Education - Pregnant and Parenting Students - Plan and Reporting

County Boards of Education - Bullying, Harassment, or Intimidation - Information Collection and Reporting Requirements

Higher Education - Maryland Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program - Establishment