Public and Nonpublic Schools - Student School Transfers - Academic Records Documentation

Summary

The bill requires a receiving public or private elementary or secondary school to accept certain unofficial documents when the sending school refuses to provide an official transcript because of a dispute with the student. It applies to all K‑12 schools in Maryland and is intended to keep transferring students from losing instructional time. The measure takes effect on July 1, 2026.

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Hearings

• Education, Energy, and the Environment — Bill Hearing
  Education, Energy, and the Environment · Apr 1, 2026
• Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee
  Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee · Apr 1, 2026
• Ways and Means — Bill Hearing
  Ways and Means · Feb 18, 2026

History

1. Mar 20, 2026Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.
2. Mar 16, 2026Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment
3. Mar 13, 2026Third Reading Passed
4. Mar 12, 2026Second Reading Passed with Amendments
5. Mar 12, 2026Favorable with Amendments {
6. Mar 11, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Ways and Means
7. Feb 4, 2026Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
8. Jan 27, 2026First Reading Ways and Means

Sponsors

• Smith · sponsor
• Acevero
• Davis
• J. Long
• Toles

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