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Maryland General Assembly · SB0509 · Approved by the Governor - Chapter 724 (Chapter 724)

Higher Education - Workforce Pell Grant Program - Implementation

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Officially: “Higher Education - Workforce Pell Grant Program - Implementation Read the full text

2026 session

What it does

Implementing the federal Workforce Pell Grant Program in the State through which Pell Grants may be awarded to students enrolled in a certain short-term program; requiring the Governor, after consultation with certain entities, to determine whether to approve short-term programs as eligible for Pell Grant funds subject to certain requirements; requiring a certain registered apprenticeship program to include certain components in the curriculum; etc.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.

Where it is

First reading, house of origin · Feb 1, 2026
Hearing · Mar 11, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable with Amendments · Mar 18, 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 8, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable · Apr 6, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 19, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed with Amendments · Mar 20, 2026

The numbers

3
sponsors on the bill

Sponsors

Senator RosapepeSenator AttarSenator Hester
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 724 (as of Aug 30, 2026).