Sickle Cell Disease - Institutions of Higher Education - Policies, Procedures, and Educational Campaigns (Kaitlyn's Law)
State of MarylandMarylandProhibiting an institution of higher education from denying access or services to a student based on the student's diagnosis of sickle cell disease; requiring an institution of higher education to provide reasonable accommodations for students with sickle cell disease; requiring the Maryland Department of Health to develop an education and awareness campaign, designed to enhance understanding of sickle cell disease and reduce stigmas, for institutions of higher education in the State regarding students with sickle cell disease; etc.
- Status
- Engrossed
- Passed its first chamber
- Status date
- Feb 12, 2026
- 273 days ago
- Current chamber
- Senate
- Session
- 2026 Regular Session
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Bill details
- Last action
- Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment Finance · Feb 13, 2026
- Pending committee
- Education, Energy, and the Environment
Sponsor
Bill history
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Subjects
- Public Health
- Higher Education
- Awareness and Outreach
- Committees and Commissions
- Health
- Health, Department of
- Higher Education Commission
- Job Training
- Medical Conditions
- Standards and Best Practices
- State Universities and Colleges
- Medical Treatments
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