Education - Program of Educational Accountability - Alterations (Comprehensive Outcomes and Measures of Progress for Supporting Schools (COMPASS Act))

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The COMPASS Act changes Maryland's public‑school accountability system by requiring at least three quality indicators, one of which must be a school‑climate survey with a question about instructional feedback. It limits the share of test‑based academic measures, adds new non‑test metrics, and sets how a composite school score is calculated and reported. The changes aim to give a fuller picture of school performance beyond standardized tests.

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Hearings

• Education, Energy, and the Environment — Bill Hearing
  Education, Energy, and the Environment · Apr 7, 2026
• Ways and Means — Bill Hearing
  Ways and Means · Mar 12, 2026

History

1. May 26, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 593
2. Apr 13, 2026Third Reading Passed
3. Apr 13, 2026Returned Passed
4. Apr 9, 2026Second Reading Passed
5. Apr 9, 2026Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
6. Apr 9, 2026Favorable Adopted
7. Apr 7, 2026Rereferred to Education, Energy, and the Environment
8. Apr 7, 2026Hearing 4/07 at 1:00 p.m.
9. Apr 2, 2026Referred Rules
10. Apr 1, 2026Third Reading Passed
11. Mar 31, 2026Second Reading Passed with Amendments
12. Mar 31, 2026Favorable with Amendments {

The 12 most recent of 15 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Chair, Ways and Means Committee · sponsor

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