Maryland legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Maryland HB1231: Washington County - Dually Enrolled Students
Status: In committee, March 11, 2026
Altering the definition of "dually enrolled student" to include both a nonpublic secondary school student and a homeschool student in Washington County so that these students are eligible to apply for the Part-Time Grant Program and the Early College Access Grant; and altering the definition of "full-time equivalent enrollment" to include both a nonpublic secondary school student and a homeschool student in Washington County.
What the bill says
A bill ENTITLED AN ACT concerning Washington County - Dually Enrolled Students FOR the purpose of altering the definition of "dually enrolled student" to include both a nonpublic secondary school student and a homeschool student in Washington County so that these students are eligible to apply for the Part-Time Grant Program and the Early College Access Grant; altering the definition of "full-time equivalent enrollment" to include both a nonpublic secondary school student and a home school student in Washington County…
From the introduced text, February 12, 2026:
A BILL ENTITLED AN ACT concerning Washington County - Dually Enrolled Students FOR the purpose of altering the definition of "dually enrolled student" to include both a nonpublic secondary school student and a homeschool student in Washington County so that these students are eligible to apply for the Part-Time Grant Program and the Early College Access Grant; altering the definition of "full-time equivalent enrollment" to include both a nonpublic secondary school student and a home school student in Washington County; and generally relating to institutions of higher education and dually enrolled students. BY repealing and reenacting, without amendments, Article - Education Section 5-201(a) and (e) Annotated Code of Maryland (2025 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement) BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Education Section 5-201(g) Annotated Code of Maryland (2025 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement) BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Education Section 15-127, 18-1401, and 18-14A-01 Annotated Code of Maryland (2022 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement) BY repealing and reenacting, without amendments, Article - Education Section 18-14A-02 and 18-14A-03 EXPLANATION: CAPITALS INDICATE MATTER ADDED TO EXISTING LAW. [Brackets] indicate matter deleted from exist in g l aw . *hb1231* HOUSE BILL 1231 Annotated Code of Maryland (2022 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement) SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF MARYLAND, That the Laws …
Sponsors
- William Wivell (R, HD-002A) · primary sponsor
- Terry Baker (R, 1C)
- William Valentine (R, 2A)
Latest actions
- : Hearing 3/11 at 1:45 p.m. (Ways and Means)
- : Hearing 3/11 at 1:30 p.m. (Ways and Means)
- : Hearing canceled (Ways and Means)
- : Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. (Ways and Means)
- : First Reading Ways and Means and Appropriations
Common questions
- What is HB1231?
- HB1231 is a bill in the Maryland Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Washington County - Dually Enrolled Students.
- What does HB1231 do?
- In its own words: A bill ENTITLED AN ACT concerning Washington County - Dually Enrolled Students FOR the purpose of altering the definition of "dually enrolled student" to include both a nonpublic secondary school student and a homeschool student in Washington County so that these students are eligible to apply for the Part-Time Grant Program and the Early College Access Grant; altering the definition of "full-time equivalent enrollment" to include both a nonpublic secondary school student and a home school student in Washington County…
- What is the status of HB1231?
- In committee as of March 11, 2026. Latest action: Hearing 3/11 at 1:45 p.m. (Ways and Means) (March 11, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1231?
- William Wivell (R, HD-002A), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1231?
- On the Maryland Legislature website: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/hb1231?ys=2026RS
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