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HB 459·MD·house

State Board of Education and State Superintendent of Schools - Enforcement Procedures - Alterations

WithdrawnFiled Jan 23, 2026
Sponsor: Ghrist
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Withdrawn by Sponsor (House)

Feb 23, 2026

Summary

The bill tells the State Board of Education to use an “abuse of discretion or illegality” standard when reviewing appeals of county board decisions. It also limits any stay the State Superintendent orders on a county board action to 90 days, though the stay can be lifted earlier. The changes aim to clarify enforcement procedures and provide a clear timeline for disputes.

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Hearings

History

  1. Withdrawn by Sponsor
  2. Hearing canceled
  3. Hearing 2/11 at 2:00 p.m.
  4. Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m.
  5. First Reading Ways and Means

Sponsors

  • Ghrist · sponsor
  • Adams
  • Anderson
  • Arentz
  • Baker
  • Beauchamp
  • Bouchat
  • Buckel
  • Ciliberti
  • Griffith
  • Hartman
  • Hinebaugh
  • Hornberger
  • Howard
  • Hutchinson
  • Jacobs
  • Kipke
  • Mangione
  • McComas
  • Miller
  • Nkongolo
  • Pippy
  • R. Long
  • Reilly
  • Rose

And 3 more cosponsors.

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