Higher Education - Guaranteed Access Grant Program - Applicability

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 bill postpones the decentralization of Maryland's Guaranteed Access Grant program until the 2029‑2030 financial aid year. Starting that year, a state office will compile and certify need‑based applicant lists, which colleges must use to award and renew grants. It also sets reporting and reimbursement procedures for institutions.

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Hearings

• Appropriations — Bill Hearing
  Appropriations · Feb 24, 2026

History

1. Apr 14, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 98
2. Apr 8, 2026Third Reading Passed
3. Apr 8, 2026Returned Passed
4. Apr 3, 2026Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
5. Apr 2, 2026Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
6. Mar 12, 2026Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment
7. Mar 11, 2026Third Reading Passed
8. Mar 10, 2026Second Reading Passed
9. Mar 10, 2026Favorable Report by Appropriations
10. Mar 10, 2026Favorable Adopted
11. Feb 9, 2026Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m. (Appropriations)
12. Jan 14, 2026First Reading Appropriations and Government, Labor, and Elections

The 12 most recent of 13 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Chair, Appropriations Committee · sponsor

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