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Maryland General Assembly · HB0288 · Approved by the Governor - Chapter 599 (Chapter 599)

State Superintendent of Schools - Prolonged State of Emergency - Authority to Declare

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Became law
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Officially: “State Superintendent of Schools - Prolonged State of Emergency - Authority to Declare Read the full text

2026 session

What it does

Authorizing the State Superintendent of Schools to declare a prolonged state of emergency for an event that prevents regular, in-person attendance at a public school for at least 14 consecutive school days, subject to certain requirements; and requiring the State Board to adopt certain regulations including establishing minimum criteria for the adoption and implementation of virtual education plans by a county board during a prolonged state of emergency affecting the local school system.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.

Where it is

First reading, house of origin · Jan 13, 2026
Hearing · Feb 11, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable with Amendments · Mar 12, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed with Amendments · Mar 2, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Mar 4, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Mar 2, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable · Apr 2, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 16, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 18, 2026

The numbers

3
sponsors on the bill

Sponsors

Chair, Ways and Means CommitteeEducationDepartmental
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 599 (as of Aug 30, 2026).