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MD HB1176

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Unknown

Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Howard County Executive may not submit and County Council may not approve an annual budget that appropriates less than 58% of the county's general fund revenue to the Howard County Board of Education

  • If the Board of Education requests less than 58% of general fund revenue, the County Executive and Council must appropriate the amount requested by the Board

  • Amends Section 5–103 of the Maryland Education Article to add these Howard County-specific funding requirements

  • Takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Howard County – Board of Education Budget – Minimum Funding Ho. Co. 10–26

Education, Boards of

Last Action

Hearing 3/19 at 1:00 p.m.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/19/2026
Ways and Means2/11/2026

Full Bill Text

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