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MD HB505

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Stephanie Smith

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Receiving schools must accept unofficial academic documentation when a sending school denies official transcript requests due to a dispute with the student
  • Acceptable unofficial documents include unofficial transcripts, report cards, standardized test score reports, and unofficial AP or IB examination results
  • Documentation acceptance is limited to the sole purpose of allowing the student to continue their education program at the receiving school
  • Applies to both public and nonpublic elementary and secondary schools in Maryland
  • Takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Public and Nonpublic Schools - Student School Transfers - Academic Records Documentation

Records

Last Action

Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Education, Energy, and the Environment3/16/2026
Ways and Means1/27/2026

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