MD HB596

County superintendents must allow dependent children of active duty service members relocating to Maryland on military orders to advance enroll in public schools before establishing residency, with service members required to provide military orders showing they will be stationed in the state during the current or following school year

County superintendents must establish a free remote registration process for advance enrollment that cannot require physical appearance at any location within the county

The remote registration process must allow parents to indicate if a child has an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or 504 plan, and county boards must ensure children with disabilities receive appropriate education without undue delay, coordinating with the sending state's school system

Children who advance enroll may remain enrolled until the end of the current school year even if residency requirements are no longer met, and must have equal access to all academic courses, extracurricular activities, and athletic and social programs

The Secretary of Veterans and Military Families must publish and maintain information on advance enrollment procedures and available services for military families, including those with children with disabilities