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MD HB1430

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mark Chang

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Interagency Commission on School Construction to distribute funds directly to public charter schools for facility maintenance and operation, bypassing local governing bodies and county boards

  • Beginning in fiscal year 2028, mandates the Governor include an annual budget appropriation calculated at $1,600 multiplied by total charter school student enrollment from the prior fiscal year

  • Defines "public charter school facilities" as premises owned, leased, or occupied by a charter school for primary or secondary education programs

  • Directs the Interagency Commission on School Construction to adopt regulations implementing the new funding requirements

  • Takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Maryland Public Charter School Program - School Facilities - Funding

Rules and Regulations

Last Action

Hearing 3/11 at 1:35 p.m.

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/13/2026

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