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Review in
Original Chamber
Passed Both
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(if necessary)
To Governor
Title
Higher Education - Public Senior Higher Education Institutions - Direct Admission Program
Sponsored by
Senator Augustine
Status
In the Senate - First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment
Analysis
Synopsis
Establishing a direct admission program at participating public senior higher education institutions for certain eligible high school students beginning in the 2027-2028 academic year; requiring the Maryland Higher Education Commission to administer the direct admission program through a certain financial aid system and the Common Application; requiring a student to have completed all prerequisite courses, met a certain standard, and applied to an institution by the established deadline; etc.
Details
Bill File Type: Regular
Effective Date(s): July 1, 2026
Legislation History
Chamber
Senate
Calendar Date
1/22/2026
Legislative Date
1/22/2026
Action
First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment
Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Proceedings
Senate 1/22/2026 1/22/2026 First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment
Text - First - Higher Education - Public Senior Higher Education Institutions - Direct Admission Program
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Last Updated: 1/22/2026 1:36 PM
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