Maryland SB350 establishes policies and funding for open enrollment in public schools.

Maryland SB350 mandates that county boards adopt open enrollment policies allowing eligible children to attend public schools in counties other than where they reside. It outlines procedures for application, review, and capacity management. The bill requires sending counties to fund open enrollment students up to their local per-student expenditure. It also mandates that receiving counties accept credits from sending counties for students enrolled under open enrollment policies. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026.

Maryland SB350 establishes policies and funding for open enrollment in public schools.

Maryland SB350 mandates that county boards adopt open enrollment policies allowing eligible children to attend public schools in counties other than where they reside. It outlines procedures for application, review, and capacity management. The bill requires sending counties to fund open enrollment students up to their local per-student expenditure. It also mandates that receiving counties accept credits from sending counties for students enrolled under open enrollment policies. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026.