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HB 1288·MD·house

County Boards of Education - Appointed Members in Leadership Positions - Prohibition

In CommitteeFiled Feb 12, 2026
Sponsor: A. Johnson
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In the House - Hearing 3/11 at 1:45 p.m.

Mar 11, 2026

Summary

The bill bars any appointed member of a Maryland county board of education from serving as president, vice‑president, chair, or vice‑chair. It requires the State Department of Education to notify boards of violations and imposes funding suspensions and civil fines if the board does not act. The measure aims to ensure that leadership positions are filled only by elected or otherwise non‑appointed officials.

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