Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to conduct a feasibility study investigating the consolidation of the 55 county-based school districts into fewer regional districts

This bill requests the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to conduct a feasibility study on merging Maryland's 55 county-based school districts into fewer regional districts. The study would examine administrative costs, staffing levels, student populations, transportation needs, and potential impacts on education quality and community structures. It requires detailed analysis of current budgets, employee counts, and operational data to determine if consolidation could reduce redundancies while maintaining adequate educational services. The committee must present findings and draft legislation recommendations to the 2027 legislative session, with study expenses covered by legislative appropriations.