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Adult Education - High School Diploma Pathways - MDiplomaWorks Pathway

State of Maryland

Establishing the MDiplomaWorks pathway as an alternative method of earning a high school diploma in the State; providing the MDiplomaWorks pathway is a method to recognize and certify high school diploma achievement through demonstrated academic and career competencies, including workforce experience; and requiring, in calendar years 2027 and 2028, the Department of Labor to publish on its website information on the MDiplomaWorks pathway to inform potentially eligible applicants.

Status
Passed
Signed or otherwise enacted
Status date
Apr 28, 2026
198 days ago
Current chamber
House of Delegates
Session
2026 Regular Session
MD HB 297 · PassedApr 28

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Bill details

Last action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 169 · Apr 28, 2026

Sponsor

WAWays and MeansRepresentativePrimary sponsor

Bill history

Newest first.

Apr 28, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 169House
Apr 10, 2026Passed EnrolledHouse
Apr 10, 2026Third Reading Passed (128-7)House
Apr 10, 2026House Concurs Senate AmendmentsHouse
Apr 9, 2026Third Reading Passed (42-0)Senate
Apr 8, 2026Second Reading Passed with AmendmentsSenate
Apr 8, 2026Favorable with Amendments {403027/1 AdoptedSenate
Apr 8, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSenate
Show 10 earlier actions
Mar 16, 2026Referred Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSenate
Mar 13, 2026Third Reading Passed (124-8)House
Mar 12, 2026Second Reading Passed with AmendmentsHouse
Mar 12, 2026Favorable with Amendments {633825/1 AdoptedHouse
Mar 11, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Ways and MeansHouse
Feb 2, 2026Hearing 2/11 at 2:00 p.m.House
Feb 2, 2026Hearing canceledHouse
Jan 28, 2026Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m.House
Jan 14, 2026First Reading Ways and MeansHouse
Sep 16, 2025Pre-filedHouse

Recorded votes

Third Reading PassedMar 13, 2026 · House · 124 yea · 8 nayPassed
Third Reading PassedApr 9, 2026 · Senate · 42 yea · 0 nayPassed
Third Reading PassedApr 10, 2026 · House · 128 yea · 7 nayPassed

Subjects

  • Education - Miscellaneous
  • Private Sector Labor and Industry
  • Age
  • Certifications
  • Committees and Commissions
  • Counties
  • Education
  • Education, State Department of
  • Industry and Manufacturing
  • Job Training
  • Labor, Department of
  • Pilot Programs
  • Private Schools
  • Public Schools
  • Reports
  • Residency
  • Rules and Regulations
  • School Testing
  • Secondary Schools
  • Students
  • Sunset
  • Work, Labor, and Employment
  • Electronic Government
  • Publications
  • Classifications and Designations

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