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MD SB764
Bill
Status
2/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Craig Zucker
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AI Summary
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County boards of education must pay education support professionals a minimum wage of at least $25.00 per hour beginning July 1, 2028
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Education support professionals are defined as noncertificated public school employees in nonsupervisory bargaining units (such as paraprofessionals, custodians, and cafeteria workers)
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The State Board of Education may adopt regulations to implement the minimum wage requirement
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The State Department of Education must submit a cost estimate report to the Governor and General Assembly by December 1, 2026, with costs broken down by local school system
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The act takes effect July 1, 2026, providing a two-year implementation period before the wage requirement begins
Legislative Description
Education – Minimum Wage for Education Support Professionals
Rules and Regulations
Last Action
Hearing 3/03 at 1:30 p.m.
2/11/2026