SB467 - Maryland Child Care Credential Program - Extension of Funding
Summary
Maryland Senate Bill 467 passed, requiring the Governor to appropriate funds to the Maryland Child Care Credential Program beginning in fiscal year 2028. The annual appropriation must be at least equal to the amount appropriated in fiscal year 2024. The bill passed the Senate with amendments on April 7, 2026, after being introduced in the 2026 Regular Session.
What changed
SB467 establishes a continuing appropriation mandate for the Maryland Child Care Credential Program starting in fiscal year 2028. The bill requires the Governor to include in the annual budget an appropriation at least equal to the FY2024 funding level, creating an automatic funding mechanism rather than requiring annual legislative appropriations. This change removes discretionary funding decisions from the annual budget process.
Affected parties include childcare providers participating in the credential program, the Maryland State Department of Education administering the program, and families utilizing childcare services. Childcare businesses should monitor program eligibility requirements and potential expansion of credential opportunities under sustained funding. Educational institutions offering childcare training programs may benefit from consistent program funding.
What to do next
- Monitor for Governor's signature and enactment confirmation
- Review childcare credential program requirements for potential changes
- Assess FY2024 baseline funding amounts for budget planning purposes
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ChangeBridge / Maryland / SB467 Passed SB467 Senate Bill Passed 2026-02-02
Maryland Child Care Credential Program - Extension of Funding
Requiring the Governor, beginning in fiscal year 2028, to appropriate each year to the Maryland Child Care Credential Program an amount that is at least equal to the amount appropriated in fiscal year 2024.
Bill Details
State Maryland
Session 2026 Regular Session
Chamber Senate
Official Source mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation...
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Sponsors
Nancy King (Sen - D)
Action History
2026-04-07 S Second Reading Passed with Amendments 2026-04-07 S Favorable with Amendments {843727/1 Adopted 2026-04-07 S Favorable with Amendments Report by Budget and Taxation 2026-02-16 S Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. 2026-02-16 S Hearing canceled 2026-02-04 S Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m. 2026-02-02 S First Reading Budget and Taxation
Committee Referrals
2026-02-02 S Budget and Taxation
Amendments
2026-04-07 Favorable with Amendments 843727/1 Adopted Adopted
Bill Text Versions
2026-02-03 Introduced 2026-04-07 Engrossed
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Education - Miscellaneous Appropriations Child Care Continuing Education Governor Job Training Legislative data powered by LegiScan (CC BY 4.0)
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