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Maryland General Assembly · SB0864 · Approved by the Governor - Chapter 785 (Chapter 785)

Higher Education - Tuition Exemption for Foster Care Recipients - Eligibility

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Officially: “Higher Education - Tuition Exemption for Foster Care Recipients - Eligibility Read the full text

2026 session

What it does

Altering the definition of a "foster care recipient" to mean an individual who resided in an out-of-home placement on or after the individual's 8th birthday rather than 13th birthday for purposes of determining eligibility for a certain tuition exemption.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.

Where it is

First reading, house of origin · Feb 5, 2026
Hearing · Mar 11, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable · Mar 18, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed · 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 8, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 22, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 30, 2026

The numbers

1
sponsor on the bill

Sponsors

Senator Washington, A.
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 785 (as of Aug 30, 2026).