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HB 1277 — Maryland

Education - Maryland Institute for Literacy and Equity - Establishment

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.

Latest action: Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. (Appropriations) · Feb 17, 2026

In committeeAppropriationsAudiologists and Speech PathologistsAwareness and OutreachBudgetsCivil Rights and Social EquityContinuing EducationCountiesDisparityEducationEducation - MiscellaneousEducation, Boards ofEducation, State Department ofEthnic AffairsEvictionGovernorHealthHigher EducationIntergovernmental CooperationJob TrainingLanguageLibrariesLiteracyPovertyPsychologistsRacial MattersReportsSchool AdministrationStandards and Best PracticesState Universities and CollegesStudentsTeachersWork, Labor, and Employment

Synopsis written by the legislature's own staff, as published on the official bill page. Status label is derived from the recorded actions. The full text below is the record.

Committees: Appropriations (House of Delegates); Ways and Means (House of Delegates)

Updated Mar 17, 2026

Timeline

  1. First Reading Appropriations and Ways and Means

    Feb 12, 2026 · House of Delegates

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

    Feb 17, 2026 · House of Delegates

Sponsored by Stephanie Smith

No recorded floor votes yet.

Fiscal and Policy Note — official analysis by legislative staff (PDF) Bill text (First reading) — Maryland General Assembly (PDF) Official record — Maryland General Assembly bill page

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