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SB 602

County Boards of Education - Special Education Service Delivery Models - Publication Requirement

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Ben Brooks and 2 co-sponsors

Maryland counties must publicly publish their special education service delivery models to increase transparency for families and stakeholders about available disability services.

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 543
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Bill Summary · SB 602

Legislative bill overview

SB 602 requires Maryland county boards of education to publish their special education service delivery models and make this information publicly available. The bill mandates transparency regarding how counties organize and deliver special education services to students with disabilities, ensuring parents and stakeholders can access detailed information about available programs and service structures.

Why is this important

Parents of children with disabilities rely on understanding what special education options exist in their county to advocate effectively for appropriate services. This transparency requirement helps families make informed decisions about their children's education and enables accountability by allowing the public to compare service delivery approaches across counties. It addresses a gap where special education operational structures were not systematically disclosed to families.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation burden: Counties may face administrative costs and staff time to document, standardize, and publish service delivery models across multiple schools and programs
  • Competitive concerns: Some districts might worry that publicizing service delivery models could create pressure to expand certain programs or reveal resource disparities between schools
  • Specificity ambiguity: The bill doesn't clarify what level of detail "service delivery models" must include, potentially leading to inconsistent publication standards across counties

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

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