Maryland 2026 Session Status: Introduced

SB1004 — Howard County - Board of Education - Mandatory School Holidays Ho. Co. 11-26

Last action — First Reading (House of Origin)

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House of Delegates
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 24, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Requiring the Howard County Board of Education to close public schools in the county to students beginning in the 2027-2028 school year in observance of Yom Kippur and Juneteenth and to observe the first day of Diwali, Eid al-Adha, Eid al-Fitr, Lunar New Year, and Rosh Hashanah.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. First Reading (House of Origin)

Sponsors

  • Howard County Senators · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 187 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Howard County Senators

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (187)

187 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB1004 do?
Requiring the Howard County Board of Education to close public schools in the county to students beginning in the 2027-2028 school year in observance of Yom Kippur and Juneteenth and to observe the first day of Diwali, Eid al-Adha, Eid al-Fitr, Lunar New Year, and Rosh Hashanah.
Who sponsors SB1004?
SB1004 is sponsored by Howard County Senators.
What is the current status of SB1004?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 24, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB1004?
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