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HB 1505·MD·house

Higher Education - Loan Repayment and Scholarships for Correctional Officers

FailedFiled Feb 13, 2026
Sponsor: Simmons
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Hearing 3/11 at 1:35 p.m. (House)

Mar 11, 2026

Summary

The legislation expands Maryland’s loan assistance and scholarship programs, which currently serve police officers and probation agents, to also include correctional officers. Eligible correctional officers can receive repayment of higher‑education loans and tuition scholarships if they meet employment, enrollment and service‑obligation requirements. The change is intended to strengthen recruitment and retention of correctional personnel.

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History

  1. Hearing canceled
  2. Hearing 3/11 at 1:35 p.m.
  3. Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.
  4. First Reading Appropriations

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  • Simmons · sponsor

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