Education - Purple Star Schools Program and Purple Star Colleges Program
State of MarylandMarylandAltering the definition of "military-connected student" under the Purple Star Schools Program to conform with certain terms defined under State law; and establishing the Purple Star Colleges Program to recognize certain colleges that provide strong services and support for military-connected students.
- Status
- Passed
- Signed or otherwise enacted
- Status date
- May 26, 2026
- 170 days ago
- Current chamber
- Senate
- Session
- 2026 Regular Session
MD SB 709 · PassedMay 26
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Bill details
- Last action
- Approved by the Governor - Chapter 671 · May 26, 2026
Sponsors
MCMary CarozzaSenator · Republican · SD-038Primary sponsorPrimary sponsor
BBBenjamin BrooksSenator · Democrat · SD-010
KHKevin HarrisSenator · Democrat · SD-027
JSJohnny SallingSenator · Republican · SD-006
BSBryan SimonaireSenator · Republican · SD-031
RWRon WatsonSenator · Democrat · SD-023
Bill history
Newest first.
May 26, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 671Senate
Apr 8, 2026Returned PassedSenate
Apr 8, 2026Third Reading Passed (135-0)House
Apr 7, 2026Favorable Adopted Second Reading PassedHouse
Apr 7, 2026Favorable Report by AppropriationsHouse
Mar 30, 2026Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.House
Mar 30, 2026Hearing canceledHouse
Mar 26, 2026Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.House
Show 7 earlier actions
Mar 21, 2026Referred AppropriationsHouse
Mar 20, 2026Third Reading Passed (40-0)Senate
Mar 19, 2026Second Reading PassedSenate
Mar 19, 2026Favorable AdoptedSenate
Mar 18, 2026Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSenate
Feb 10, 2026Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.Senate
Feb 6, 2026First Reading Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSenate
Recorded votes
Third Reading PassedMar 20, 2026 · Senate · 40 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
Third Reading PassedApr 8, 2026 · House · 135 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
Subjects
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Higher Education
- Armed Forces and Uniformed Services
- Awareness and Outreach
- Classifications and Designations
- Committees and Commissions
- Communications
- Continuing Education
- dependents
- Education
- Electronic Communication
- Higher Education Commission
- Job Training
- Military Families
- Private Schools
- Rules and Regulations
- Spouses
- Students
- Veterans
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