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MD SB451

Bill

Status

Passed

5/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Nancy King

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Maryland Department of Labor must allow individuals to take all components of the GED test in the same language, choosing either English or Spanish

  • Department must identify other appropriate languages for offering the GED test to adult learners and study the feasibility and cost of expanding language options

  • Report on findings and recommendations for additional language offerings due to the Senate Finance Committee and House Ways and Means Committee by December 1, 2026

  • Effective July 1, 2025; approved by Governor Wes Moore on May 6, 2025

Legislative Description

Adult Education - High School Diploma by Examination - Requirements and Study

Reports

Last Action

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 327

5/6/2025

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/28/2025
Education, Energy, and the Environment1/22/2025

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