Bill

HB 575

Public Schools - Student Attendance - Excused or Discretionary Absences for Civic Engagement

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jackie Addison and 12 co-sponsors

Maryland bill HB 575 excuses public school absences for student civic engagement activities like voting and political participation, removing attendance penalties.

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 630

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First - Public Schools - Student Attendance - Excused Absences for Civic Engagement mgaleg.maryland.gov

Chapter - Public Schools - Student Attendance - Excused or Discretionary Absences for Civic Engagement mgaleg.maryland.gov

Third - Public Schools - Student Attendance - Excused Absences for Civic Engagement mgaleg.maryland.gov

Enrolled - Public Schools - Student Attendance - Excused or Discretionary Absences for Civic Engagement mgaleg.maryland.gov

Bill text & amendments

Fiscal and Policy Note Fiscal and Policy Note (Revised)

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