Anne Arundel County – Public Schools – School Schedule Options

HB 226 authorizes the Anne Arundel County Board of Education to operate certain public schools using a schedule that eliminates early dismissal days (e.g., before holidays or events), provided the school meets Maryland’s minimum 1,080-hour instructional requirement. This bill amends Maryland’s Education Code to specifically grant Anne Arundel County this scheduling flexibility, which other counties do not automatically receive under current law. The key provision allows the county to structure school days without early dismissals while still fulfilling the state’s mandated instructional hour and day requirements. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, and directly affects Anne Arundel County public schools operating under this new schedule model.