Maryland Positive Youth Development Commission and Fund - Establishment

Summary

The bill would establish the Maryland Positive Youth Development Commission within the State Department of Education and a special fund to hold money from settlements with social‑media companies. The commission would award grants to community groups, schools and local governments that run evidence‑based programs for children and young adults up to age 25 outside regular school hours. The aim is to improve youth mental health and reduce harmful screen time.

AI-generated summary — may be incomplete or inaccurate. Verify against the official bill text.

Hearings

• Ways and Means — Bill Hearing
  Ways and Means · Mar 11, 2026

History

1. Mar 11, 2026Hearing canceled
2. Mar 11, 2026Hearing 3/11 at 1:45 p.m.
3. Mar 11, 2026Hearing 3/11 at 1:30 p.m.
4. Feb 16, 2026Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.
5. Feb 12, 2026First Reading Ways and Means

Sponsors

• Smith · sponsor

Bill text

Opens the legislature’s own copy.

Similar bills in other states

Loading the map of where bills like this one were filed.

Topics

Share