State Department of Education - Organ Donation - Development of Educational Materials

Summary

The bill obligates the State Department of Education to work with the nonprofit that runs Maryland’s donor registry and with organ, eye, and tissue procurement organizations when it develops or updates curriculum, instructional resources, or professional‑development content about anatomical donation for county school boards. Existing materials may be used only if they are age‑appropriate, evidence‑based, and consistent with the state’s Uniform Anatomical Gift Act. The law becomes effective on July 1, 2026.

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Hearings

• Education, Energy, and the Environment — Bill Hearing
  Education, Energy, and the Environment · Apr 1, 2026
• Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee
  Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee · Apr 1, 2026
• Ways and Means — Bill Hearing
  Ways and Means · Mar 4, 2026

History

1. Mar 20, 2026Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment
2. Mar 20, 2026Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.
3. Mar 19, 2026Third Reading Passed
4. Mar 19, 2026Favorable Report by Ways and Means
5. Mar 19, 2026Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
6. Feb 13, 2026Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.
7. Feb 9, 2026First Reading Ways and Means

Sponsors

• Feldmark · sponsor

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