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HB 659·MD·house

State Board of Education - Membership - Early Childhood Development Professional

In CommitteeFiled Jan 30, 2026
Sponsor: Guzzone
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In the House - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.

Feb 18, 2026

Summary

The bill requires the Governor, with Senate consent, to appoint an early‑childhood development professional who has extensive experience running a child‑care business and designing curriculum to the State Board of Education. The Governor must choose from a list of three qualified candidates submitted by the Office of Child Care Advisory Council, and the new member may attend and participate in executive sessions of the board. The change is intended to bring specialized early‑learning expertise to state education decision‑making.

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