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2026 Regular Session

HB19

Higher Education - Maryland Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program - Establishment

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Establishing the Maryland Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program to assist in the repayment of higher education loans owed by State employees in order to attract, recruit, and retain these employees; requiring the Office of Student Financial Assistance within the Maryland Higher Education Commission to administer the Program; and requiring the Office to report to the General Assembly on or before January 1 of each year on the implementation of the Program and any effects the Program has on State employee recruitment or retention.

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Introduced in House January 14, 2026

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  1. House Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
  2. House Hearing canceled
  3. House Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.
  4. House First Reading Appropriations
  5. House Pre-filed
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