County Boards of Education and Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners - Vacancy Procedures - Alterations
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Summary
The bill requires vacant elected board seats to be filled by election if the vacancy occurs 55 days or more before the primary filing deadline, and by board appointment with a public interview and vote if it occurs 54 days or less. It also standardizes how appointed vacancies are filled, creates a nominating commission for Baltimore County board appointments, and applies to all county boards of education and the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners.
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- Ways and Means — Bill HearingWays and Means · Feb 5, 2026
History
- Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Ways and Means
- Pre-filed
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- Woods · sponsor
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