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Maryland General Assembly · HB0297 · Approved by the Governor - Chapter 169 (Chapter 169)

Adult Education - High School Diploma Pathways - MDiplomaWorks Pathway

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Became law
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Officially: “Adult Education - High School Diploma Pathways - MDiplomaWorks Pathway Read the full text

2026 session

What it does

Establishing the MDiplomaWorks pathway as an alternative method of earning a high school diploma in the State; providing the MDiplomaWorks pathway is a method to recognize and certify high school diploma achievement through demonstrated academic and career competencies, including workforce experience; and requiring, in calendar years 2027 and 2028, the Department of Labor to publish on its website information on the MDiplomaWorks pathway to inform potentially eligible applicants.
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 10, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed with Amendments · Feb 27, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Feb 28, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Feb 27, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable with Amendments · Apr 7, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed with Amendments · Mar 19, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed with Amendments · Mar 20, 2026

The numbers

3
sponsors on the bill

Sponsors

Chair, Ways and Means CommitteeLaborDepartmental
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 169 (as of Aug 30, 2026).