Legislation - HB0531

Title: Education - Remote Learning Accommodations - Established (College Disability Education Act)
Sponsored by: Delegates Simmons, A. Johnson, and Taylor
Status: In the House - First Reading Appropriations
Analysis

Synopsis

Requiring all public institutions of higher education to establish remote learning accommodations for students with disabilities that impede regular, in-person attendance beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year; authorizing the Maryland Higher Education Commission to issue waivers from the requirement under certain circumstances; establishing a grant program to assist institutions to meet the remote learning accommodations requirement; and providing for certain review procedures and penalties for noncompliance.

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Original:: Appropriations

Details

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): July 1, 2025

History

Legislation History
Chamber House Calendar Date 1/22/2025 Legislative Date 1/22/2025 Action First Reading Appropriations Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Education - Remote Learning Accommodations - Established (College Disability Education Act) Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action	Proceedings
House	1/22/2025	1/22/2025	First Reading Appropriations
			Text - First - Education - Remote Learning Accommodations - Established (College Disability Education Act)

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