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MD SB508

Bill

Status

Passed

4/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mary Carozza

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds one nonvoting student member from each public high school in Somerset County to the Board of Education, with students serving 1-year terms beginning July 1 after being elected by their high school peers
  • Transfers authority to fill board vacancies from the Governor to the County Commissioners of Somerset County
  • Increases annual compensation for the board chairman from $3,000 to $6,000 and for other members from $2,700 to $5,000
  • Authorizes the county board to take actions in executive session under General Provisions Article § 3–305, with student members excluded unless invited by majority vote
  • Designated as an emergency bill taking effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Somerset County Board of Education - Alterations

Education, Boards of

Last Action

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 151

4/14/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means3/21/2026
Education, Energy, and the Environment2/2/2026

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