MD HB875

Establishes a Commission on History, Culture, and Civics in Education to make recommendations to the State Board of Education and Department of Education on U.S. and Maryland history, culture, and civics standards

Commission consists of 17 members appointed by the Governor, including representatives from Indigenous American tribes, LGBTQIA+ community, disabled community, Latino community, African American community, Asian American and Pacific Islander community, teachers, higher education, and the State Superintendent

Commission must examine contributions of minority groups including American Indians, Latinos, African Americans, Asian Americans, LGBTQ+ individuals, religious minorities, people with disabilities, and women, as well as intersectionality within these communities

Annual reports due by December 30 each year beginning in 2025, with the State Board required to review recommendations and make appropriate changes to PreK-12 educational standards by July 1 annually

Takes effect July 1, 2025, with staggered member terms expiring in 2027 and 2029