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SB 192

Military Family Inclusion Act

2026 Regular Session

Maryland bill establishes educational support policies for military-connected students, including enrollment assistance and credit transfer procedures to reduce disruption from family relocations.

Third Reading Passed (135-0)
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Bill Summary · SB 192

Legislative bill overview

SB 192, the Military Family Inclusion Act, aims to improve educational access and support services for children of military families in Maryland. The bill addresses enrollment barriers, educational continuity, and state-level coordination for military-connected students as they relocate due to military assignments.

Why is this important

Military families experience frequent relocations that disrupt children's education, leading to lost credits, repeated coursework, and academic setbacks. By establishing state policies for smoother transitions, the bill could reduce educational gaps and improve academic outcomes for approximately 40,000+ military-connected students in Maryland schools.

Potential points of contention

  • Resource allocation concerns: Schools may require funding for new staff, counseling services, and transcript processing systems to accommodate the bill's requirements, with unclear state budget implications
  • Implementation complexity: Coordinating across Maryland's 24 school districts plus charter schools to standardize military family policies could face operational challenges and compliance inconsistencies
  • Scope specificity: The canceled hearings suggest possible debate over whether the bill adequately defines which benefits apply, at what age, and whether provisions extend to Reserve/Guard families or only active-duty military

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

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