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HB 64

Task Force on Education Funding and Student Population Growth

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Kris Fair and 5 co-sponsors

Maryland task force to study how education funding formulas respond to student population growth and recommend policy adjustments for equitable resource allocation.

Hearing 2/03 at 1:00 p.m.
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Bill Summary · HB 64

Legislative bill overview

HB 64 establishes a task force in Maryland to examine the relationship between education funding mechanisms and student population growth patterns. The task force would study how current funding formulas account for enrollment changes and make recommendations for adjustments to ensure adequate resources reach schools experiencing growth or decline.

Why is this important

Many states' education funding formulas were designed decades ago and don't respond efficiently to demographic shifts. Schools in growing areas may lack capacity funding while shrinking districts face budget crises. This task force could identify whether Maryland's system perpetuates inequities based on where students live and whether funding keeps pace with actual enrollment changes.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and implementation: Whether task force recommendations would require significant state budget increases or reallocation among districts, affecting both funding levels and political viability
  • Timeline disputes: Disagreement over how quickly funding formulas should adapt to enrollment changes versus maintaining stability for long-term planning in districts
  • Regional equity: Tension between suburban/exurban growth areas seeking more resources and urban/rural districts concerned about losing existing funding if formulas shift dramatically

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

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