Adult Education - High School Diploma Pathways - MDiplomaWorks Pathway

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 establishes the MDiplomaWorks pathway, letting Maryland residents who have left traditional school earn a high‑school diploma by demonstrating academic skills and career competencies, including industry certifications and on‑the‑job experience. It also launches a two‑year GED Option pilot in selected districts and requires the Department of Labor to post information about the pathway online in 2027‑28. The law takes effect on October 1, 2026.

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Hearings

• Ways and Means — Bill Hearing
  Ways and Means · Feb 11, 2026

History

1. Apr 28, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 169
2. Apr 10, 2026Third Reading Passed
3. Apr 10, 2026Passed Enrolled
4. Apr 10, 2026House Concurs Senate Amendments
5. Apr 9, 2026Third Reading Passed
6. Apr 8, 2026Second Reading Passed with Amendments
7. Apr 8, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
8. Apr 8, 2026Favorable with Amendments {
9. Mar 16, 2026Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment
10. Mar 13, 2026Third Reading Passed
11. Mar 12, 2026Second Reading Passed with Amendments
12. Mar 12, 2026Favorable with Amendments {

The 12 most recent of 18 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Chair, Ways and Means Committee · sponsor

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