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HB 505

Public and Nonpublic Schools - Student School Transfers - Academic Records Documentation

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Gabriel Acevero and 4 co-sponsors

HB 505 streamlines academic record transfer requirements for Maryland students switching between public and nonpublic schools to reduce administrative delays.

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Bill Summary · HB 505

Legislative bill overview

HB 505 modifies Maryland's requirements for academic records documentation when students transfer between public and nonpublic schools. The bill streamlines the process for transferring student records and potentially adjusts how schools must handle and share academic documentation during inter-school transfers. The specific mechanisms of change are not detailed in the action summary provided.

Why is this important

Student record transfers directly affect educational continuity, enrollment timelines, and parental access to their child's academic history. Streamlining this process can reduce administrative delays that may prevent timely enrollment or mask achievement gaps, while overly relaxed requirements could compromise data security or educational record accuracy. This issue affects thousands of Maryland families annually who change school settings.

Potential points of contention

  • Nonpublic school equity: Whether nonpublic schools face different compliance burdens than public schools, potentially affecting smaller or under-resourced private institutions
  • Data security and privacy: Balancing faster record transfer with protections under FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) and preventing unauthorized access
  • Documentation standards: Whether simplified requirements might lose important academic or special education information needed for appropriate grade placement or service provision

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

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