Maryland HB473 allows public school employers to negotiate class size with employee organizations.

Maryland HB473 modifies collective bargaining rules for public school employees, specifically allowing negotiations on class size. It repeals and reenacts certain sections of the Annotated Code of Maryland to permit public school employers to negotiate with employee organizations on class size, salaries, and other working conditions. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026.

Maryland HB473 allows public school employers to negotiate class size with employee organizations.

Maryland HB473 modifies collective bargaining rules for public school employees, specifically allowing negotiations on class size. It repeals and reenacts certain sections of the Annotated Code of Maryland to permit public school employers to negotiate with employee organizations on class size, salaries, and other working conditions. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026.