SB 262 Maryland Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Income Tax - Subtraction Modification for Classroom Supplies Purchased by Teachers - Alteration

SB 262 expands Maryland's income tax deduction for teachers by adding prekindergarten teachers to the list of eligible educators who can deduct up to $250 annually for unreimbursed classroom supply expenses. The bill amends tax code sections to include prekindergarten classroom teachers employed full-time in state programs as "eligible teachers," alongside existing K-12 teachers. This deduction applies only to supplies used by students or for teaching preparation, and excludes expenses already deducted federally. The change takes effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
House of Delegates Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Jan 19, 2026 Signed Apr 14, 2026
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MODERATE
This bill expands the Maryland income tax deduction for classroom supplies to include specific prekindergarten teachers who were previously excluded. It clarifies that the deduction applies to teachers in publicly funded programs at public providers and lead or consulting teachers at eligible private providers, while maintaining the existing deduction for K-12 teachers.
Scope change
The bill's scope was expanded to include prekindergarten teachers in addition to the existing kindergarten through grade 12 teachers, specifically targeting those in publicly funded programs.
ELIGIBILITY

Added eligibility for prekindergarten classroom teachers working in publicly funded programs at eligible public providers.

Added eligibility for lead or consulting teachers in publicly funded prekindergarten programs at eligible private providers.

DEFINITION

Updated the definition of 'eligible teacher' to explicitly include the new prekindergarten categories while retaining the definition for K-12 teachers.

TECHNICAL

Reformatted the bill text to include committee reports, adoption dates, and updated sponsor lists, along with minor structural changes to the section numbering.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 6, 2026 · House of Delegates Mar 25, 2026

How they voted

440
Passed · 5 other
Total votes 49
Mar 6, 2026
D Democratic36
32 Yea 4
88% Yea
R Republican13
12 Yea 1
92% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
15
Key actions
10
Committee
6
Apr 14, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 60
executive
Apr 10, 2026
Upper · Passed
Returned Passed
upper
Apr 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
Third Reading Passed
lower
Apr 8, 2026
Lower · Passed
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
lower
Apr 8, 2026
Lower · Passed
Favorable Report by Ways and Means
lower
Mar 25, 2026
House Of Delegates · Passed
House of Delegates Vote: pass (130-0-12)
house of delegates
Mar 23, 2026
Committee
Referred Ways and Means
lower
Mar 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
Third Reading Passed
upper
Mar 20, 2026
Upper · Passed
Favorable with Amendments {
upper
Mar 20, 2026
Upper · Passed
Favorable with Amendments Report by Budget and Taxation
upper
Mar 6, 2026
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (44-0-5)
senate
Jan 19, 2026
Committee
First Reading Budget and Taxation
upper
12 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors