Allows a student who is a resident of this state to attend any public school of this state.

Education

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Senator Bonham,, Linthicum
Last action: 2025-06-27
Official status: In Senate Committee
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The plain English breakdown is still being put together. The official documents below are already here.

Bill History

2025-06-27 Senate
In committee upon adjournment.
2025-01-17 Senate
Referred to Education.
2025-01-13 Senate
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: Allows resident students of this state to attend any public school of this state. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.7).
Allows a student who is a resident of this state to attend any public school of this state.
Requires a student to receive consent from a district school board to attend the schools of the school district if the student is a nonresident student. Requires the district school board to give consent, with limited exceptions.
Prohibits school districts from charging tuition or entering into contracts for admission of nonresident students.
Removes the cap on the percentage of students from school districts who may attend certain virtual public charter schools.
Relating to: Relating to school access.
Current location: In Senate Committee