2025 Regular SessionMaryland Legislature

SB82: College Preparatory Programs and College Admissions Applications - Fees - Prohibition

Legislative Summary

Prohibiting a county board from charging fees to certain students related to enrollment in or completion of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program or a comparable program consisting of Advanced Placement courses specified by the College Board; and prohibiting public institutions of higher education from charging a graduate of an approved public high school in the State any fees associated with certain college admissions applications.

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Bill History

10/31/2024
Pre-filed
Senate
1/8/2025
First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment
Senate
1/9/2025
Hearing 1/22 at 1:00 p.m.
Senate
1/14/2025
Hearing canceled
Senate
1/14/2025
Hearing 1/22 at 10:00 a.m.
Senate

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(10/31/2024)
Chamber
Senate
Committee
Education, Energy, and the Environment(Senate)

Sponsors

Democrat: 1

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text1/2/202596.3 KB