Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 807: Education - Teacher Preparation Programs - English Language Learner Teacher Competency Requirements
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 807 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on February 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Education - Teacher Preparation Programs - English Language Learner Teacher Competency Requirements. Primary sponsor: Mary Lehman (Democratic), Aaron Kaufman (Democratic), Lesley Lopez (Democratic), Gabriel Moreno (Democratic), Cheryl Pasteur (Democratic), Sheila Ruth (Democratic), Gary Simmons (Democratic), Deni Taveras (Democratic), Jen Terrasa (Democratic), Greg Wims (Democratic), Jamila Woods (Democratic), Teresa Woorman (Democratic), Chao Wu (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 11, 2026): Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 13
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Lehman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Aaron Kaufman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Lesley Lopez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Gabriel Moreno | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Cheryl Pasteur | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11A |
| Sheila Ruth | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44B |
| Gary Simmons | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12B |
| Deni Taveras | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47B |
| Jen Terrasa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Greg Wims | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Jamila Woods | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Teresa Woorman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Chao Wu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9A |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
- Reassigned to Ways and Means
- First Reading Appropriations