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MD HB1205

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Greg Wims

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • County boards of education must pay education support professionals a minimum wage of at least $25.00 per hour beginning July 1, 2028

  • "Education support professional" is defined as a noncertificated public school employee who is part of a nonsupervisory bargaining unit

  • The State Board of Education may adopt regulations necessary to implement this requirement

  • The State Department of Education must submit a report to the Governor and General Assembly by December 1, 2026, estimating the total cost of implementation, with costs broken down by local school system

  • The act takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Education - Minimum Wage for Education Support Professionals

Rules and Regulations

Last Action

Hearing 3/11 at 1:45 p.m. (Ways and Means)

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/11/2026

Full Bill Text

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