SB960

Maryland Public Charter School Program - School Facilities - Funding

Introduced·2/11/26

Maryland SB960 establishes funding for the maintenance and operation of public charter school facilities starting July 1, 2026.

Maryland SB960 amends the Maryland Public Charter School Program to define "public charter school facilities" as premises owned or leased by a public charter school or occupied by it for primary or secondary education. The bill mandates that funds for the maintenance and operation of these facilities be distributed directly to the public charter schools, not local governing bodies or county boards.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 1

1:00 PM

Senate Budget and Taxation Hearing

History

Apr 10

Senate

Motion Special Order until Later Today (Senator Rosapepe) Adopted

Apr 9

Senate

Favorable with Amendments {553026/1

Apr 9

Senate

Motion Special Order until Next Session (Senator Kagan) Adopted