Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 976: Primary and Secondary Education - Funding Accuracy and Full-Time Equivalent Enrollment Count - Alterations and Report (Education Funding Accuracy Act)
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 976 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on February 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Primary and Secondary Education - Funding Accuracy and Full-Time Equivalent Enrollment Count - Alterations and Report (Education Funding Accuracy Act). Primary sponsor: April Rose (Republican), April Miller (Republican), Kevin Anderson (Republican), Steve Arentz (Republican), Lauren Arikan (Republican), Terry Baker (Republican), Barry Beauchamp (Republican), Christopher Bouchat (Republican), Jason Buckel (Republican), Barrie Ciliberti (Republican), Mike Griffith (Republican), Wayne Hartman (Republican), Jim Hinebaugh (Republican), Kevin Hornberger (Republican), Seth Howard (Republican), Tom Hutchinson (Republican), Jay Jacobs (Republican), Nic Kipke (Republican), Bob Long (Republican), Mangione, Susan McComas (Republican), Ric Metzgar (Republican), Todd Morgan (Republican), LaToya Nkongolo (Republican), Jesse Pippy (Republican), Teresa Reilly (Republican), Stuart Schmidt (Republican), Chris Tomlinson (Republican), William Valentine (Republican), William Wivell (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 11, 2026): Hearing 3/11 at 1:35 p.m.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 29
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April Rose | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| April Miller | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Kevin Anderson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 38A |
| Steve Arentz | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| Lauren Arikan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 7B |
| Terry Baker | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 1C |
| Barry Beauchamp | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 38B |
| Christopher Bouchat | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| Jason Buckel | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 1B |
| Barrie Ciliberti | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Mike Griffith | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 35A |
| Wayne Hartman | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 38C |
| Jim Hinebaugh | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 1A |
| Kevin Hornberger | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 35B |
| Seth Howard | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 30B |
| Tom Hutchinson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 37B |
| Jay Jacobs | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| Nic Kipke | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Bob Long | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Mangione | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Susan McComas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 34B |
| Ric Metzgar | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Todd Morgan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29C |
| LaToya Nkongolo | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Jesse Pippy | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Teresa Reilly | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 35A |
| Stuart Schmidt | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 33B |
| Chris Tomlinson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| William Valentine | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 2A |
| William Wivell | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 2A |
“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 3/11 at 1:35 p.m.
- Hearing canceled
- Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.
- Reassigned to Appropriations
- First Reading Ways and Means