Public Schools - Student Attendance - Excused or Discretionary Absences for Civic Engagement
Requiring the student attendance policy of each county board of education to include a provision allowing an excused or discretionary absence for a public school student participating in civil engagement activities; and clarifying that civic engagement includes testifying virtually or in person at a hearing of a legislative body, meeting with members of the legislative body, contributing to the consideration, development, or implementation of policy issues, or participation in the Maryland General Assembly Page Program.
1 bill selected
Basic Information
- Status
- Engrossed
- Session
- 2026 Regular Session
- Type
- Unknown
- Cross-filed
- False
Links
- State Link
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Upcoming Events
Hearing
April 07, 2026
at 13:00
📍 Ways and Means
Hearing - Ways and Means Committee
Hearing
February 18, 2026
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Hearing - Ways and Means Committee
Sponsors
Roberson
Vogel
Feldmark
Patterson
Young
Wims
Wilkins
Addison
Coley
Ebersole
Mireku-North
Palakovich Carr
Pasteur