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HB1277Introduced in the House of Delegates

Education - Maryland Institute for Literacy and Equity - Establishment

IntroducedHouse Appropriations

Introduced by Stephanie Smith, District 45

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Establishing the Maryland Institute for Literacy and Equity organized as a partnership between the University of Maryland, College Park Campus and Morgan State University to serve as a State-funded research and technical assistance center to promote literacy in the State; and requiring the Governor to include in the annual budget bill certain appropriations to the University of Maryland, College Park Campus, Morgan State University, and the Institute.

Where it stands

Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. (Appropriations)

February 17, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. First Reading Appropriations and Ways and Means

  2. Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. (Appropriations)

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