Public Schools STEM and Robotics Program Task Force - Establishment

SB 990 establishes a Public Schools STEM and Robotics Program Task Force to study existing STEM and robotics programs in Maryland public schools and other states. The task force, composed of 12 appointed members including legislative leaders, state education officials, school system representatives, and nonprofit leaders, will collect data on program descriptions, funding, and impacts. It will study the feasibility of implementing competitive STEM/robotics programs statewide and recommend whether robotics should be established as a varsity sport in all public high schools. The task force must report findings to state legislative committees by December 15, 2026, and the bill expires June 30, 2027.