SB 903 — Maryland

Education - Engagement Policies and School Compact (Maryland Public Education Parental Partnership Act)

Requiring each county board of education to develop a parent and family engagement policy on or before the start of the 2027-2028 school year; requiring each public school in the State to develop a Parent-School Compact beginning in the 2028-2029 school year; and requiring the State Department of Education to provide certain guidance and technical assistance to county boards and public schools in developing a certain parent and family engagement policy and Parent-School Compact.

Latest action: Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. · Feb 10, 2026

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Committees: Education, Energy, and the Environment (Senate)

Updated Mar 17, 2026

Timeline

First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment
Feb 6, 2026 · Senate
Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.
Feb 10, 2026 · Senate

Sponsored by Mary Beth Carozza, Johnny Salling, Jason Gallion, Steve Hershey, J.B. Jennings, Justin Ready

No recorded floor votes yet.

Fiscal and Policy Note — official analysis by legislative staff (PDF) Bill text (First reading) — Maryland General Assembly (PDF) Official record — Maryland General Assembly bill page

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