Maryland · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

HB 879: Task Force to Improve Attendance and Reduce Chronic Absenteeism in Schools

Enacted Last action May 6, 2025: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 243

Plain-language summary

HB 879 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on January 30, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Task Force to Improve Attendance and Reduce Chronic Absenteeism in Schools. Primary sponsor: Caylin Young (Democratic), Nicole Williams (Democratic), Jheanelle Wilkins (Democratic), Melissa Wells (Democratic), Jared Solomon (Democratic), Emily Shetty (Democratic), Malcolm Ruff (Democratic), Scott Phillips (Democratic), Bernice Mireku-North (Democratic), Aletheia McCaskill (Democratic), Martinez, Robbyn Lewis (Democratic), J. Lewis, Elizabeth Embry (Democratic), Frank Conaway (Democratic), Lorig Charkoudian (Democratic), Regina Boyce (Democratic), Jackie Addison (Democratic), Stephanie Smith (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 6, 2025): Approved by the Governor - Chapter 243.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Caylin Young (Democratic); Nicole Williams (Democratic); Jheanelle Wilkins (Democratic); Melissa Wells (Democratic); and 15 more.