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HB 702

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

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Nick Allen and 9 co-sponsors

Maryland requires county school boards to publicly publish available special education service delivery models to improve parent access to information about student disability services.

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 544
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Bill Summary · HB 702

Legislative bill overview

HB 702 requires Maryland county boards of education to publish information about the special education service delivery models available in their districts. The bill mandates transparency regarding how special education services are organized and delivered to students with disabilities, making this information publicly accessible.

Why is this important

Parents and guardians of students with disabilities need clear information about available service options to make informed educational decisions for their children. This transparency requirement helps ensure equitable access to special education services across Maryland's school districts and allows families to understand what support models their local schools can provide.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs: School districts may incur expenses for developing, organizing, and maintaining accessible public information about service delivery models
  • Standardization concerns: Without uniform definitions of "service delivery models," different districts may publish inconsistent or non-comparable information, limiting the transparency benefit
  • Administrative burden: Smaller districts with limited resources may struggle to create comprehensive documentation while larger districts can more easily comply

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

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