SB218Introduced in the Senate
State Superintendent of Schools - Prolonged State of Emergency - Authority to Declare
Introduced by Education, Energy, and the Environment
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Authorizing the State Superintendent of Schools to declare a prolonged state of emergency for an event that prevents regular, in-person attendance at a public school for at least 14 consecutive school days, subject to certain requirements; establishing that if an emergency threatens a particular school within a local system the State Superintendent may declare a prolonged state of emergency for that school; requiring the State Board to adopt certain regulations relating to a prolonged state of emergency; etc.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 598
May 26, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 10, 2026
96
Yes
37
No
8
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
An unofficial public opinion poll. It does not affect the bill or the official vote.
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See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | Not Voting |
| Terry Baker | 1 | No |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | No |
| William Wivell | 2 | No |
| William Valentine | 2 | No |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | No |
Bill history
Pre-filed
First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment
Hearing 2/04 at 2:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
Favorable with Amendments {553729/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (39-6)
Referred Ways and Means
Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m.
Hearing canceled
Hearing 3/25 at 1:30 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Ways and Means
Favorable with Amendments {123624/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (96-37)
Senate Concurs House Amendments
Third Reading Passed (34-8)
Passed Enrolled
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 598
Verify the information
- Official page on the Maryland Legislature website
- Favorable with Amendments 553729/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Favorable with Amendments 123624/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Vote - Senate - Committee - Education, Energy, and the Environment (supplement)
- Vote - House - Committee - Ways and Means (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Enrolled (text)
- Chaptered (text)
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