Public Institutions of Higher Education - Pregnant and Parenting Students - Plan and Reporting

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Sponsors: 3
Votes: May 26
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Description

Requiring the Maryland Higher Education Commission to collect data regarding the parental status of students from each public institution of higher education; requiring public institutions of higher education to collect and report certain demographic data from students; requiring community colleges to adopt a certain plan for pregnant and parenting students; requiring the Commission to submit a report, by September 1, 2027, to certain committees of the General Assembly, that summarizes the data collected.

Subjects

Rules and RegulationsReportsStudentsFormsHigher EducationHealth InsurancePregnancyElectronic GovernmentMedical AssistanceDiscriminationScholarships and Student Financial AidHigher Education CommissionState Universities and CollegesCommunity CollegesDemographicsParents and GuardiansDataCaregiversAgeAdoption - see also- FamLaw; FosterCare; ParentsGuardiansPublic BenefitsIntergovernmental CooperationChildren (4-12)Plans and ProposalsSupplemental Nutrition Assistance ProgramSurveys and Polls

Progress

IntroducedOct 29, 2025
Sent to committeeJan 16, 2026
Passed the first chamberFeb 24, 2026
PassedFeb 26, 2026
Passed both chambersApr 13, 2026
Became lawMay 26, 2026

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