Maryland HB1334: Education - Engagement Policies and School Compact (Maryland Public Education Parental Partnership Act)

What the bill says

A bill ENTITLED AN ACT concerning Education - Engagement Policies and School Compact (Maryland Public Education Parental Partnership Act) FOR the purpose of requiring each county board of education to develop a parent and family engagement policy on or before the start of a certain school year; requiring each public school in the State to develop a Parent-School Compact beginning in a certain school year…

From the introduced text, February 12, 2026:

A BILL ENTITLED AN ACT concerning Education - Engagement Policies and School Compact (Maryland Public Education Parental Partnership Act) FOR the purpose of requiring each county board of education to develop a parent and family engagement policy on or before the start of a certain school year; requiring each public school in the State to develop a Parent-School Compact beginning in a certain school year; requiring the State Department of Education to provide certain guidance and technical assistance to county boards and public schools in developing a certain parent and family engagement policy and Parent-School Compact; and generally relating to parent and family engagement in student education in public schools. BY adding to Article - Education Section 4-148 Annotated Code of Maryland (2025 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement) Preamble WHEREAS, Parental involvement is a critical component of a high-quality education and contributes significantly to the academic achievement of students; and WHEREAS, Federal law recognizes the importance of comprehensive parent and family engagement by requiring that all schools that receive funding through Title I, Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act develop a comprehensive plan to engage parents; and EXPLANATION: CAPITALS INDICATE MATTER ADDED TO EXISTING LAW. [Brackets] indicate matter deleted from exist in g l aw . *hb1334* HOUSE BILL 1334 WHEREAS, The General Assembly recognizes the myriad benefits …

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Sponsors

• April Fleming Miller (R, HD-004) · primary sponsor
• Jackie Addison (D, 45)
• Tiffany Alston (D, HD-024)
• Lauren Arikan (R, 7B)
• Christopher Bouchat (R, HD-005)
• Brian Chisholm (R, 31)
• Coley, Derrick (D, 24)
• Robin Grammer (R, HD-006)
• Michael Griffith (R, HD-035B)
• Kevin Hornberger (R, HD-035A)
• Seth Howard (R, 30B)
• Nicholaus Kipke (R, HD-031B)

Latest actions

1. March 11, 2026: Hearing 3/11 at 1:45 p.m.
2. March 11, 2026: Hearing 3/11 at 1:30 p.m.
3. March 11, 2026: Hearing canceled
4. February 16, 2026: Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.
5. February 12, 2026: First Reading Ways and Means

Common questions

What is HB1334?

HB1334 is a bill in the Maryland Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Education - Engagement Policies and School Compact (Maryland Public Education Parental Partnership Act).

What does HB1334 do?

In its own words: A bill ENTITLED AN ACT concerning Education - Engagement Policies and School Compact (Maryland Public Education Parental Partnership Act) FOR the purpose of requiring each county board of education to develop a parent and family engagement policy on or before the start of a certain school year; requiring each public school in the State to develop a Parent-School Compact beginning in a certain school year…

What is the status of HB1334?

In committee as of March 11, 2026. Latest action: Hearing 3/11 at 1:45 p.m. (March 11, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1334?

April Fleming Miller (R, HD-004), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1334?

On the Maryland Legislature website: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/hb1334?ys=2026RS