HB700

Higher Education - Public Senior Higher Education Institutions - Direct Admission Program and Study

Chamber Passed·4/9/26

Maryland HB700 establishes a direct admission program for eligible high school students in public senior higher education institutions.

Maryland HB700 creates a direct admission program for certain high school students in public senior higher education institutions. The Maryland Higher Education Commission will administer the program through the Commission’s financial aid system and the Common Application. Eligible students must meet the college and career readiness standard, complete required prerequisite courses, apply by the deadline, and meet other course requirements. Participating institutions may set additional criteria and must waive application fees for direct admission applicants.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 134–0 · Apr 9
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Third Reading Passed

134 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Not Voting

DR

5 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 17

1:00 PM

House Appropriations Hearing

History

Apr 13

Senate

Rereferred to Education, Energy, and the Environment

Apr 13

Senate

Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment

Apr 10

Senate

Referred Rules