STATE BILLMD SB 509PASSED

Higher Education - Workforce Pell Grant Program - Implementation

Implementing the federal Workforce Pell Grant Program in the State through which Pell Grants may be awarded to students enrolled in a certain short-term program; requiring the Governor, after consultation with certain entities, to determine whether to approve short-term programs as eligible for Pell Grant funds subject to certain requirements; requiring a certain registered apprenticeship program to include certain components in the curriculum; etc.

Status: Passed; Signed or otherwise enacted
Status date: May 26, 2026; 170 days ago
Current chamber: Senate
Session: 2026 Regular Session

MD SB 509 · PassedMay 26

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Bill details

Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 724 · May 26, 2026

Bill history

Newest first.

May 26, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 724Senate

Apr 9, 2026Passed EnrolledSenate

Apr 9, 2026Third Reading Passed (42-0)Senate

Apr 9, 2026Senate Concurs House AmendmentsSenate

Apr 8, 2026Third Reading Passed with Amendments (133-2)House

Apr 8, 2026Floor Amendment {363622/1 (Delegate Smith) AdoptedHouse

Apr 7, 2026Favorable Adopted Second Reading PassedHouse

Apr 7, 2026Favorable Report by AppropriationsHouse

Show 8 earlier actions

Mar 26, 2026Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.House

Mar 21, 2026Referred AppropriationsHouse

Mar 20, 2026Third Reading Passed (39-0)Senate

Mar 19, 2026Second Reading Passed with AmendmentsSenate

Mar 19, 2026Favorable with Amendments {203323/1 AdoptedSenate

Mar 19, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSenate

Feb 10, 2026Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.Senate

Feb 2, 2026First Reading Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSenate

Recorded votes

Third Reading PassedMar 20, 2026 · Senate · 39 yea · 0 nayPassed

Third Reading Passed with AmendmentsApr 8, 2026 · House · 133 yea · 2 nayPassed

Third Reading PassedApr 9, 2026 · Senate · 42 yea · 0 nayPassed

Subjects

Higher Education
accreditation
Apprenticeships and Internships
Certifications
Demographics
Education
Evaluations and Reviews
Evidence
Federal Aid
Federal Government
Fees
Governor
Higher Education Commission
Industry and Manufacturing
Job Training
Recruitment and Hiring
Reports
Rules and Regulations
Scholarships and Student Financial Aid
Students
Time
Tuition
Unfair Trade Practices
Work, Labor, and Employment
Advertising
Applicants and Applications
Committees and Commissions
Communications
Curriculum
Data
Disclosure
Electronic Communication
Ethics
Independent Contractors
Intergovernmental Cooperation
internet
School Testing

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