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MD SB554
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Antonio Hayes
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AI Summary
- Repeals the Baltimore City Public School Board Community Panel, which previously selected and submitted lists of qualified nominees to the Mayor for appointment to the Board of School Commissioners
- Grants the Mayor of Baltimore City sole authority to appoint the nine voting members of the Board, no longer requiring selection from a panel-submitted list of candidates
- Adds a new requirement that all mayoral appointments to the Board, including vacancy appointments, must be confirmed by the Senate of Maryland
- The Senate confirmation requirement applies only to appointments made after the effective date of July 1, 2026; existing members are not affected
- Retains the existing board composition of nine appointed voting members, two elected voting members, and one elected student member, along with all existing qualifications and term requirements
Legislative Description
Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners - Appointment Process - Alterations
Education, Boards of
Last Action
Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.
2/10/2026
Committee Referrals
Education, Energy, and the Environment2/4/2026
Full Bill Text
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