SB 709 — Maryland
Education - Purple Star Schools Program and Purple Star Colleges Program
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Latest action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 671 · May 26, 2026
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Updated Jun 4, 2026
Timeline
First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment
Feb 6, 2026 · Senate
Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.
Feb 10, 2026 · Senate
Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
Mar 18, 2026 · Senate
Favorable Adopted
Mar 19, 2026 · Senate
Second Reading Passed
Mar 19, 2026 · Senate
Third Reading Passed
Mar 20, 2026 · Senate
Referred Appropriations
Mar 21, 2026 · House of Delegates
Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.
Mar 26, 2026 · House of Delegates
Hearing canceled
Mar 30, 2026 · House of Delegates
Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.
Mar 30, 2026 · House of Delegates
Favorable Report by Appropriations
Apr 7, 2026 · House of Delegates
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
Apr 7, 2026 · House of Delegates
Third Reading Passed
Apr 8, 2026 · House of Delegates
Returned Passed
Apr 8, 2026 · Senate
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 671
May 26, 2026 · Office of the Governor
Sponsored by Mary Beth Carozza, Ben Brooks, Kevin Harris, Johnny Salling, Bryan Simonaire, Ron Watson
Senate vote — 40–0
On Third Reading · Mar 5, 2026 · result: pass
40 yea · 0 nay · 7 absent, excused, abstain or not voting
House of Delegates vote — 135–0
On Third Reading · Mar 21, 2026 · result: pass
135 yea · 0 nay · 6 absent, excused, abstain or not voting
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