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HB 505·MD·house

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

Passed One ChamberFiled Jan 27, 2026
Sponsor: Smith
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In the Senate - Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.

Apr 1, 2026

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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