Higher Education - Workforce Pell Grant Program - Implementation
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
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
Recorded votes
Senate Bills Amended in the House No. 6Senate · 2026-03-22 · Voting Yea 42, Voting Nay 0, Not Voting 1, Excused from Voting 0, Excused (Absent) 4
Third Reading (SB) Calendar No.38House · 2026-03-21 · Voting Yea 133, Voting Nay 2, Not Voting 3, Excused from Voting 0, Excused (Absent) 3
Third Reading (SB) Calendar No.57Senate · 2026-03-05 · Voting Yea 39, Voting Nay 0, Not Voting 3, Excused from Voting 0, Excused (Absent) 5
Roll-call results shown verbatim from the Maryland legislature’s records. A result reflects that roll call’s own motion, not the bill’s overall outcome.
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 Sep 4, 2026).