Maryland SB764 mandates a $25.00 per hour minimum wage for education support professionals starting July 1, 2028, and requires a cost report by.

Maryland SB764 establishes a minimum wage of $25.00 per hour for education support professionals, defined as non-certificated public school employees, starting July 1, 2028. The State Board of Education is authorized to adopt necessary regulations. Additionally, the State Department of Education must submit a report to the Governor and the General Assembly by December 1, 2026, estimating the total cost of implementing this wage increase, broken down by local school system. This bill takes effect July 1, 2026.

Maryland SB764 mandates a $25.00 per hour minimum wage for education support professionals starting July 1, 2028, and requires a cost report by.

Maryland SB764 establishes a minimum wage of $25.00 per hour for education support professionals, defined as non-certificated public school employees, starting July 1, 2028. The State Board of Education is authorized to adopt necessary regulations. Additionally, the State Department of Education must submit a report to the Governor and the General Assembly by December 1, 2026, estimating the total cost of implementing this wage increase, broken down by local school system. This bill takes effect July 1, 2026.