Concentration of Poverty School Grant Program - Personnel and Per Pupil Grants - Eligible Uses

SB 289 removes a fiscal year 2027 deadline that previously limited how long Maryland schools could use personnel and per-pupil grants for fine arts instructional programs under the Concentration of Poverty School Grant Program. The program provides funding to schools with high concentrations of low-income students to cover staff costs and per-pupil resources. This bill repeals the time restriction, allowing eligible schools to continue using these grants for fine arts education beyond 2027 without a set expiration. The change takes effect July 1, 2026.