Maryland HB1457 establishes a Truancy Reduction Pilot Program in Washington County's juvenile courts.

Maryland HB1457 authorizes the Circuit Administrative Judge of the Fourth Circuit to establish a Truancy Reduction Pilot Program in Washington County's juvenile courts. This program aims to address truancy among juveniles. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Maryland may accept a gift or grant to implement the pilot programs in each respective circuit. The Act takes effect October 1, 2026.

Maryland HB1457 establishes a Truancy Reduction Pilot Program in Washington County's juvenile courts.

Maryland HB1457 authorizes the Circuit Administrative Judge of the Fourth Circuit to establish a Truancy Reduction Pilot Program in Washington County's juvenile courts. This program aims to address truancy among juveniles. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Maryland may accept a gift or grant to implement the pilot programs in each respective circuit. The Act takes effect October 1, 2026.