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SB 126

Charles County - Summer Academy for Mathematics and Service Pilot Program - Establishment

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Arthur Ellis

Maryland bill establishes Charles County summer pilot program combining mathematics instruction with service-learning for students during school breaks.

Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
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Bill Summary · SB 126

Legislative bill overview

SB 126 establishes a pilot program in Charles County to create a Summer Academy for Mathematics and Service. The program aims to provide summer mathematics instruction combined with service-learning opportunities for eligible students. The bill authorizes the creation and funding mechanisms for this educational initiative.

Why is this important

Summer learning loss is a documented educational challenge, particularly in mathematics, with low-income students experiencing steeper declines during breaks. By combining academics with service components, the program attempts to address skill gaps while potentially building civic engagement and community connection among participants.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding source and sustainability: The bill's mechanism for funding the program and whether appropriations will be adequate and ongoing is unclear from the description; pilot programs sometimes lack long-term financial commitments
  • Program access and equity: Questions about which students qualify, whether transportation is provided, and whether the program adequately reaches students most at risk of summer learning loss
  • Service-learning component definition: Unclear what "service" entails, how it integrates with math instruction, and whether the dual focus dilutes academic rigor or provides meaningful community benefit

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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