MD HB53

Establishes a Task Force on Education Funding and Student Population Growth consisting of 11 members including legislators, representatives from the State Department of Education, education associations, Maryland Association of Counties, and the Office of the Comptroller

Task Force must analyze challenges related to delays in student enrollment counts and their effect on school funding, as well as the connection between growing student populations and funding provision

Task Force must submit findings and recommendations to the Governor and General Assembly by December 15, 2025

Members serve without compensation but are entitled to expense reimbursement under Standard State Travel Regulations; the Office of the Governor provides staff support

Act takes effect July 1, 2025 and automatically sunsets on June 30, 2026