§ 7–301.4
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 7-301.4 (2026)
Title 7. Public Schools
Subtitle 3. Attendance and Discipline of Students
§ 7–301.4LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this section, “legislative body” means an entity that:
(1)
Meets to set or carry out public policy;
(2)
Is subject to the Open Meetings Act; and
(3)
Consists of members who are elected or appointed by the Governor or a local executive authority.
(b)
(1)
The student attendance policy of a county board shall include a provision allowing an excused or discretionary absence for a public school student participating in civic engagement activities.
(2)
Civic engagement activities shall include:
(i)
Testifying virtually or in person at a hearing of a legislative body;
(ii)
Meeting with members of a legislative body;
(iii)
Contributing to the consideration, development, or implementation of policy issues; and
(iv)
Participating in the Maryland General Assembly Page Program.
(3)
If the attendance policy requires a note to excuse an absence, the policy shall authorize an appropriate representative to provide a note or reasonable documentation to excuse the student’s absence.
(c)
A county board shall adopt policies and procedures to carry out the requirements of this section.