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HB 1430

Maryland Public Charter School Program - School Facilities - Funding

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mark Chang and 1 co-sponsor

HB 1430 establishes public funding mechanisms for Maryland charter school facilities to address longstanding infrastructure disparities with traditional public schools.

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 767
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Bill Summary · HB 1430

Legislative bill overview

HB 1430 modifies Maryland's public charter school program by establishing new funding mechanisms for school facilities. The bill appears to allocate or restructure how charter schools receive financing for building construction, renovation, and maintenance—areas where charter schools have historically faced funding disadvantages compared to traditional public schools.

Why is this important

Charter schools currently operate at a significant disadvantage in accessing capital funding for facilities, often relying on private financing or older buildings. This bill directly addresses whether Maryland will commit public resources to level the playing field, affecting educational quality and equity across school types while impacting state and local budgets.

Potential points of contention

  • Public funding allocation: Whether public dollars should support charter school facilities at parity with traditional public schools, or if charter schools should remain primarily responsible for their own infrastructure
  • Fiscal burden on state/local budgets: The cost of this funding mechanism and whether Maryland taxpayers can absorb it without reducing traditional public school resources
  • Charter school expansion incentives: Whether facility funding improvements will drive rapid charter school growth, potentially fragmenting enrollment and funding in traditional public systems

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

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