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SB 383

Higher Education - Private Career Schools - Advertising

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Anthony Muse and 2 co-sponsors

Maryland bill establishes advertising standards for private career schools to prevent misleading claims about job placement, earnings, and program outcomes.

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Bill Summary · SB 383

Legislative bill overview

SB 383 regulates advertising practices by private career schools in Maryland. The bill establishes standards for how these institutions can market their programs to prospective students, likely addressing claims about job placement rates, earnings potential, and program outcomes.

Why is this important

Private career schools have faced scrutiny nationally for misleading advertising that oversells employment prospects and earnings, leaving students with debt but without promised job outcomes. Stricter advertising standards could protect consumers from deceptive marketing while affecting the recruitment practices and competitiveness of these schools in Maryland's education market.

Potential points of contention

  • Regulatory burden vs. consumer protection: Industry advocates may argue compliance costs are excessive, while consumer protection groups say stronger enforcement is necessary given past abuses
  • Definition of "misleading": Disputes likely over what constitutes deceptive claims about job placement, salary outcomes, and program success rates—too vague standards could be unenforceable
  • Competitive fairness: Questions about whether regulations apply equally to all private career schools, public institutions, and online programs, or if some are exempted

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

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