STATE BILLMD HB 486ENGROSSED

Public Schools - Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day - Establishment

State of Maryland

Designating November 14 as Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day to commemorate Ruby Bridges, who became the first African American student to integrate an all-white school in New Orleans, Louisiana; requiring the State Department of Education to provide resource materials to assist public school systems in planning a program of education for Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day; and requiring the resources developed by the Department to assist teachers in engaging students in discussions about civil rights and social justice.

Status
Engrossed
Passed its first chamber
Status date
Mar 4, 2026
253 days ago
Current chamber
Senate
Session
2026 Regular Session
MD HB 486 · EngrossedMar 4

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Bill details

Last action
Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment · Mar 5, 2026
Pending committee
Education, Energy, and the Environment

Sponsor

DFDiana FennellRepresentative · Democrat · HD-047Primary sponsor

Bill history

Newest first.

Mar 5, 2026Referred Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSenate
Mar 4, 2026Third Reading Passed (119-6)House
Mar 3, 2026Second Reading Passed with AmendmentsHouse
Mar 3, 2026Favorable with Amendments {593022/1 AdoptedHouse
Mar 2, 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
Show 1 earlier action
Jan 23, 2026First Reading Ways and MeansHouse

Recorded vote

Third Reading PassedMar 4, 2026 · House · 119 yea · 6 nayPassed

Subjects

  • Primary and Secondary Education
  • Awareness and Outreach
  • Civil Rights and Social Equity
  • Curriculum
  • Education
  • Education, State Department of
  • Historical Matters
  • Pedestrians
  • Public Schools
  • Racial Matters
  • Safety
  • Standards and Best Practices

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