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MD SB648
Bill
Status
Enrolled
4/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Shelly Hettleman
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AI Summary
- State Department of Education must register all local school systems as associate members of a national organization that collects professional discipline actions from all 50 states, DC, Department of Defense schools, and Guam
- The Department must pay all membership fees and dues for local school systems to access the Educator Identification Clearinghouse
- Local school systems must use the Educator Identification Clearinghouse to screen all individuals receiving employment offers for licensed educator positions on or after August 1, 2026
- Job candidates must apply for appropriate licensure after receiving an offer but before starting work, and must obtain the license before any interaction with children
- Takes effect July 1, 2026, and does not impair existing requirements under § 6–113 of the Education Article
Legislative Description
Local School Systems - Educator Screening - Educator Identification Clearinghouse (School Personnel Vetting and Hiring Transparency Act)
Records
Last Action
Returned Passed
4/9/2026
Committee Referrals
Ways and Means3/21/2026
Education, Energy, and the Environment2/6/2026
Full Bill Text
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