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MD SB435
Bill
Status
1/22/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jeff Waldstreicher
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AI Summary
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Requires each Maryland institution of higher education and local school system to designate a Title VI Coordinator to ensure compliance with Title VI of the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964
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Title VI Coordinators must have expertise in Title VI law, promote equal access to programs and activities, provide training and educational resources, document and investigate complaints, and maintain records
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Persons alleging discrimination under existing state law (§ 26-704) may file complaints with the local school system's Title VI Coordinator in addition to or instead of the State Superintendent
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Local school system coordinators must forward complaints to the State Superintendent in accordance with existing procedures
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Effective July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Institutions of Higher Education and Elementary and Secondary Schools - Title VI Coordinators (Remove Discrimination in Education Act)
Records
Last Action
Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.
2/5/2025