MD SB478

Expands the definition of "dually enrolled student" in Washington County to include students attending nonpublic secondary schools and homeschools, in addition to public school students already eligible under existing law

Makes Washington County nonpublic and homeschool students eligible for the Part-Time Grant Program, which provides financial assistance to students taking 3-11 semester hours per semester

Makes Washington County nonpublic and homeschool students eligible for the Early College Access Grant, which provides financial assistance to dually enrolled students who demonstrate financial need

Allows nonpublic and homeschool students to benefit from existing tuition agreements between schools and public institutions of higher education, where county boards pay 75% of tuition costs for dually enrolled students

Takes effect July 1, 2026