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HB 1122

Office of Child Care Advisory Council - Membership - Alterations

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jessica Feldmark

HB 1122 restructures Maryland's Office of Child Care Advisory Council membership to alter representation and stakeholder composition in child care policy decisions.

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 376
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Bill Summary · HB 1122

Legislative bill overview

HB 1122 modifies the composition and membership requirements of Maryland's Office of Child Care Advisory Council. The bill alters who can serve on the council and adjusts the council's structural makeup to better reflect stakeholder interests in child care policy.

Why is this important

The Advisory Council influences child care regulations, standards, and policies that affect thousands of Maryland families and child care providers. Changes to council membership directly impact whose voices shape decisions about licensing, affordability, quality standards, and workforce development in the early childhood sector.

Potential points of contention

  • Representation balance: Concerns about whether revised membership criteria adequately represent all stakeholders (parents, providers, low-income families, rural areas, different provider types)
  • Implementation clarity: Ambiguity about transition procedures for current council members and timeline for implementing new membership requirements
  • Policy influence: Questions about whether membership changes reflect genuine equity improvements or shift political influence among competing child care industry interests

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

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