MD HB1006

Authorizes the Talbot County Board of Education to operate schools using an alternative scheduling model that eliminates early dismissal days, allowing fewer than 180 school days if minimum attendance hours (1,080 hours) are still met

Requires that if Talbot County adopts this alternative scheduling model, it must be applied to all schools in the county

Mandates that hourly school employees be offered opportunities to make up lost wages through other duties before the next school year begins if the scheduling model results in fewer than 180 days

Requires the Talbot County Board of Education to report to the State Board of Education and General Assembly by June 30, 2027 and June 30, 2028 on the operation of schools using the alternative scheduling model

Takes effect July 1, 2026 and automatically expires on June 30, 2028 (2-year pilot program)