Legislation - HB0192

Title: Maryland Higher Education Commission - Religious Educational Institutions - Certificate of Approval
Sponsored by: Delegate Woods
Status: In the House - Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
Analysis: Fiscal and Policy Note

Synopsis

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.

Committees

Original:: Appropriations

Details

Cross-filed with: SB0208

Bill File Type: Pre-Filed

Effective Date(s): July 1, 2026

History

Legislation History
Chamber House Calendar Date 10/29/2025 Legislative Date 10/29/2025 Action Pre-filed Proceedings
Chamber House Calendar Date 1/14/2026 Legislative Date 1/14/2026 Action First Reading Appropriations Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Maryland Higher Education Commission - Religious Educational Institutions - Certificate of Approval Proceedings
Chamber House Calendar Date 2/09/2026 Legislative Date 2/09/2026 Action Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
House	10/29/2025	10/29/2025	Pre-filed
House	1/14/2026	1/14/2026	First Reading Appropriations
			Text - First - Maryland Higher Education Commission - Religious Educational Institutions - Certificate of Approval
House	2/09/2026	2/09/2026	Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.

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