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MD SB960

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jim Rosapepe

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Interagency Commission on School Construction to distribute funds directly to public charter schools for facility maintenance and operation, bypassing local governing bodies and county boards

  • Establishes a funding formula of $1,600 per student based on total aggregate enrollment in the Maryland Public Charter School Program from the prior fiscal year

  • Mandates the Governor include this appropriation in the annual budget bill beginning in fiscal year 2028 and each year thereafter

  • Defines "public charter school facilities" as premises owned, leased, or occupied by a charter school for primary or secondary education

  • Takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Maryland Public Charter School Program - School Facilities - Funding

Rules and Regulations

Last Action

First Reading Senate Rules

2/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/11/2026

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