Legislation - SB0983

Title: Higher Education - Academic Program Approval - Objections
Sponsored by: Senator McCray
Status: In the Senate - Rereferred to Education, Energy, and the Environment
Analysis

Synopsis

Repealing the requirement that a proposed new academic program be a graduate program in order for the Maryland Higher Education Commission or institutions of higher education in the State to file an objection to implementation of the proposed program.

Committees

Original:: Education, Energy, and the Environment

Details

Cross-filed with: HB1628

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): July 1, 2026

History

Legislation History
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/15/2026 Legislative Date 2/15/2026 Action First Reading Senate Rules Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Higher Education - Academic Program Approval - Objections Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 3/04/2026 Legislative Date 3/05/2026 Action Rereferred to Education, Energy, and the Environment Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
Senate	2/15/2026	2/15/2026	First Reading Senate Rules
			Text - First - Higher Education - Academic Program Approval - Objections
Senate	3/04/2026	3/05/2026	Rereferred to Education, Energy, and the Environment

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