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MD SB1004

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/24/2026

Primary Sponsor

Howard County Senators

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Howard County Board of Education must close public schools for student attendance on seven additional holidays beginning in the 2027-2028 school year
  • Required closures include the first day only of Diwali, Eid al-Adha, Eid al-Fitr, Lunar New Year, and Rosh Hashanah
  • Schools must also close for Yom Kippur and Juneteenth
  • Applies only to Howard County public schools; does not affect other Maryland counties
  • Takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Howard County - Board of Education - Mandatory School Holidays Ho. Co. 11-26

Education, Boards of

Last Action

First Reading Senate Rules

2/24/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/24/2026

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