Maryland SB595 alters vacancy procedures for county boards of education and the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners.

Maryland SB595 modifies the procedures for filling vacancies on county boards of education and the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners. It specifies that vacancies for elected members should be filled according to certain sections of the Annotated Code of Maryland. The bill also details the terms, eligibility, and removal processes for board members, including provisions for student members. It mandates that vacancies be filled by appointments or elections, depending on the timing relative to the next general election. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2026.

Maryland SB595 alters vacancy procedures for county boards of education and the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners.

Maryland SB595 modifies the procedures for filling vacancies on county boards of education and the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners. It specifies that vacancies for elected members should be filled according to certain sections of the Annotated Code of Maryland. The bill also details the terms, eligibility, and removal processes for board members, including provisions for student members. It mandates that vacancies be filled by appointments or elections, depending on the timing relative to the next general election. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2026.