State Board of Education - Enforcement Procedures - Alteration

SB 174 sets a 90-day maximum timeline for appeals of county board decisions to remove a county superintendent or county board member, directly affecting county education officials and the State Board of Education. It modifies existing procedures by requiring the State Board’s appeals process to conclude within 90 days, unless extended for due process needs or immediate public health/safety concerns. The bill does not create new powers but establishes a clear deadline for resolving disputes over removal actions. This change applies to all such appeals under Maryland’s Education Article, with decisions becoming final after the time limit. The law takes effect July 1, 2026.