MD SB263

County superintendents must allow dependent children of active service members relocating to Maryland on official orders to advance enroll in public schools before establishing residency in the county

County superintendents must establish a free remote registration process that cannot require physical appearance at any county location to complete advance enrollment

The remote registration process must allow parents to indicate if their child has an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or 504 Plan, and county boards must ensure children with disabilities receive appropriate education without undue delay

Children who advance enroll may remain enrolled through the end of the school year even if they no longer meet residency requirements, with full access to academic courses, extracurricular activities, and athletic programs

The Secretary of Veterans and Military Families must publish information on advance enrollment procedures, the Purple Star Schools Program, the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children, and services for military families including children with disabilities