# Education (GED)

## Title 2. State Department of Education

### Subtitle 2. State Board of Education

#### Section 2-203

(a) The Governor may remove a member of the State Board for:

  (1) Immorality;

  (2) Misconduct in office;

  (3) Incompetency; or

  (4) Willful neglect of duty.

(b)

  (1) Before removing a member, the Governor shall send the member a copy of the charges against him and give him an opportunity within 10 days to request a hearing.

  (2) If the member requests a hearing within the 10-day period:

    (i) The Governor promptly shall hold a hearing, but a hearing may not be set within 10 days after the Governor sends the member a notice of the hearing; and

    (ii) The member shall have an opportunity to be heard publicly before the Governor in his own defense, in person or by counsel.

(c) If a member is removed, the Governor shall file in the office of the Secretary of State:

  (1) A complete statement of all charges made against the member;

  (2) The findings of the Governor as to the charges; and

  (3) A complete record of the proceedings.

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Md. Code Ann., Educ. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)