State Board Meeting March 24, Calendar Review
Summary
The Maryland State Board of Education will meet on March 24, 2026 at 9 a.m. to consider calendar modification requests from local school systems for the current school year. The Board will also receive updates on comprehensive math plans, the 2026 legislative session, and student service learning hour requirements. Five schools will be recognized for exceptional literacy instruction participation during National Reading Month.
What changed
The Maryland State Department of Education announces the State Board of Education meeting on March 24, 2026 at 9 a.m. The meeting agenda includes consideration of calendar modification requests from local school systems, updates on comprehensive math plans, the 2026 legislative session, and student service learning hour requirements. Five schools will be recognized for literacy achievements. Public comment registration is limited to 15 individuals on a first-come, first-served basis.
This is a procedural meeting announcement with no compliance obligations. Schools and local education agencies should note the meeting if they have calendar modification requests pending or wish to provide public comment. No regulatory changes or enforcement actions are being announced.
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Maryland State Board of Education to Meet Tuesday, March 24
March 20, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MEDIA CONTACT:
Raven Hill, 410-767-0486
[email protected]
Maryland State Board of Education to Meet Tuesday, March 24
BALTIMORE (March 20, 2026) – The Maryland State Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, March 24, at 9 a.m. at the Nancy S. Grasmick State Education Building, 200 W. Baltimore St., in the Board Room (7th floor).
During the meeting, the State Board will consider calendar modification requests from local school systems for the current school year. Updates will be provided on comprehensive math plans, the 2026 legislative session and student service learning hour requirements.
In honor of National Reading Month, the State Board will recognize five schools for demonstrating a strong commitment to high-quality literacy instruction. These schools had exceptional participation in the SUNY New Paltz Science of Reading microcredential course, with more than 70 percent of staff completing the training and earning a passing rate of 70 percent or more.
In addition, there will be a stakeholder engagement session with Arts Education in Maryland Schools.
Public Comment
The State Board welcomes public comment both in person and virtually during meetings. Registration is limited to 15 individuals on a first-come, first-served basis. Up to 10 individuals are welcome in the morning and five in the afternoon. Once the maximum number is reached, additional individuals may be placed on a waiting list.
Registration for public comment closes on Friday, March 20 at 11:59 p.m. Interested individuals can register by completing this online form. Confirmed registrants for public comment will be notified. Comments are limited to three minutes for each speaker and monitored by staff.
The complete agenda and livestream are available online.
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