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MD HB976

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

April Rose

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Changes the calculation of "full-time equivalent enrollment" for State education aid from a single September 30 count to the average of students enrolled on September 30 AND May 31 of the prior school year

  • Requires the State Department of Education to publish online and submit an annual report to the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee and House Appropriations Committee by December 31, 2026, and each year thereafter

  • The annual report must include enrollment counts by county, number of students in each enrollment category (including "whereabouts unknown"), full-time equivalent enrollment numbers, and per pupil State and local education funding allocations

  • Takes effect July 1, 2026, and applies to education funding calculations for fiscal years beginning after June 30, 2027

Legislative Description

Primary and Secondary Education - Funding Accuracy and Full-Time Equivalent Enrollment Count - Alterations and Report (Education Funding Accuracy Act)

Reports

Last Action

Hearing 3/11 at 1:35 p.m.

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/9/2026
Ways and Means2/6/2026

Full Bill Text

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