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SB 864·MD·senate

Higher Education - Tuition Exemption for Foster Care Recipients - Eligibility

Signed into LawFiled Feb 6, 2026
Sponsor: A. Washington
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Approved by the Governor - Chapter 785

Apr 9, 2026

Summary

The bill changes the definition of a "foster care recipient" so that students who lived in out‑of‑home care from age 8 (instead of 13) can qualify for a tuition exemption at public colleges. It also clarifies that younger siblings placed with the same family are covered. The exemption applies if the student enrolls before age 25, pursues a vocational certificate, associate or bachelor’s degree, and files for federal and state aid.

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