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SB208Introduced in the Senate

Maryland Higher Education Commission - Religious Educational Institutions - Certificate of Approval

IntroducedSenate Education, Energy, and the Environment

Introduced by Nick Charles, District 25

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Exempting certain religious educational institutions accredited by accrediting bodies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from the requirement to obtain a certificate of approval from the Maryland Higher Education Commission to operate in the State.

Where it stands

Hearing 1/28 at 10:00 a.m.

January 21, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Pre-filed

  2. First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment

  3. Hearing 1/28 at 11:00 a.m.

  4. Hearing canceled

  5. Hearing 1/28 at 10:00 a.m.

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