MD HB836

County boards of education are prohibited from charging students or their parents/guardians any fees related to enrollment in or completion of competitive entry college preparatory programs consisting of Advanced Placement courses specified by the College Board.

Adds a new Section 7-213 to the Maryland Education Article establishing this fee prohibition.

Amends existing law (Section 7-205.1) to cross-reference the new fee prohibition alongside existing requirements for post-college and career readiness pathways.

Effective date: July 1, 2026.