MD HB565

County board of education members elected to represent specific districts must be chosen by plurality vote of voters within that district only, rather than countywide voting

Applies to six Maryland counties: Calvert, Cecil, Garrett, Montgomery, Queen Anne's, and St. Mary's

At-large board members continue to be elected by voters of the entire county

Takes effect October 1, 2026, and applies to elections beginning in 2028

Current board members serving in district seats are not affected until their next regular term begins