MD HB586

County boards of library trustees are authorized to add a student member selected through a process established by the board

Student members must be juniors or seniors enrolled in a public or nonpublic high school in the county, be of good character and in good standing, and demonstrate an interest in library matters

Student members serve 1-year terms and are selected during their sophomore or junior year

Student members may vote on all policy matters before the board, and boards may adopt policies to extend voting rights to nonpolicy matters

Effective date is July 1, 2026