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MD HB803
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
April Fleming Miller
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AI Summary
- Increases the required average classroom teaching time for teachers on levels one, two, or three of the state career ladder from 60% to 80% of their working time
- Applies to the career ladder for educators established under Maryland Education Article § 6–1002, which includes four levels ranging from State certified teacher to teacher leadership and administrator tracks
- Teachers must spend remaining working time (reduced from 40% to 20%) on other activities such as improving instruction, tutoring students, working with challenging students or those in concentrated poverty, and professional learning
- Introduced February 4, 2026, by Delegates Miller, Hornberger, Rose, Stonko, and Tomlinson and assigned to the Ways and Means Committee
- Effective date of July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Public Schools - Career Ladder - Teacher Classroom Teaching Time
Teachers
Last Action
Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
2/11/2026
Committee Referrals
Ways and Means2/4/2026
Full Bill Text
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