Maryland SB612 allows Talbot County public schools to use alternative scheduling models that may result in fewer than 180 school days.

Maryland SB612 modifies public school scheduling requirements for Talbot County. It allows the Talbot County Board of Education to operate schools under a scheduling model that may result in fewer than 180 school days, provided the minimal hours of attendance are met. If a scheduling model results in fewer than 180 days, the county board must offer hourly-paid school employees an opportunity to make up lost wages through other duties before the next school year. The law takes effect July 1, 2026, and expires June 30, 2028, unless extended by the General Assembly.

Maryland SB612 allows Talbot County public schools to use alternative scheduling models that may result in fewer than 180 school days.

Maryland SB612 modifies public school scheduling requirements for Talbot County. It allows the Talbot County Board of Education to operate schools under a scheduling model that may result in fewer than 180 school days, provided the minimal hours of attendance are met. If a scheduling model results in fewer than 180 days, the county board must offer hourly-paid school employees an opportunity to make up lost wages through other duties before the next school year. The law takes effect July 1, 2026, and expires June 30, 2028, unless extended by the General Assembly.