Legislation - HB1277

Title: Education - Maryland Institute for Literacy and Equity - Establishment
Sponsored by: Delegate Smith
Status: In the House - First Reading Appropriations and Ways and Means
Analysis

Synopsis

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.

Committees

Original:: Appropriations; Ways and Means

Details

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): July 1, 2026

Bill imposes a mandated appropriation in the annual State Budget Bill

History

Legislation History
Chamber House Calendar Date 2/12/2026 Legislative Date 2/12/2026 Action First Reading Appropriations and Ways and Means Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Education - Maryland Institute for Literacy and Equity - Establishment Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action	Proceedings
House	2/12/2026	2/12/2026	First Reading Appropriations and Ways and Means
			Text - First - Education - Maryland Institute for Literacy and Equity - Establishment

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