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MarylandHB 02932026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Maryland Longitudinal Data System Center - External Data Sharing With Third-Party Data Centers for Multistate Reporting - Authorization

Sponsored By: Sponsor information unavailable

Signed by Governor

Primary and Secondary EducationCensusContracts -see also- ProcurementCybersecurityData -see also- Census; DemographicsData CentersFederal GovernmentInterstate AffairsMaryland Longitudinal Data SystemPersonal Identifying InformationPrivacyReportsStudentsTimeWork, Labor, and Employment -see also- JobTrn; Leave; etc.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Stronger student data privacy and oversight

The law creates a Governing Board to oversee the data system. The Board sets policy, approves budgets, and picks the Center’s location. Before adding data, the Board must list what will be collected and put strict security and FERPA rules in place. The Center uses de‑identified data when appropriate, keeps audit trails, and runs regular privacy and security audits. Vendor contracts must include privacy protections and penalties, and the Board sets a standard for electronic transcripts that use a state student ID.

Statewide student and job data hub

Beginning July 1, 2026, Maryland runs a statewide hub for student and workforce data. The Center manages the warehouse and serves as the main source for education and job records. It fills state and federal reporting requests and supports approved public information requests. The Center does research to improve schools and careers, including program impacts, teacher training, classroom practices, and child welfare effects. It can give a Board‑designated researcher access to data or provide aggregate tables. It also studies social and health factors that affect students and runs long‑term studies of the Blueprint when practical.

Secure sharing for multistate student research

The Center may share individual student and worker records with one outside data center for multistate research. The Governing Board must approve the datasets and each project first. The outside center must be FedRAMP authorized, use strong security, and use personal data only to match records. All analysis uses de‑identified data, and only aggregate results may be released. The Center must sign a written agreement and the Board reviews compliance each year. The Center must report to two legislative committees within 30 days of signing, then within one year and yearly while the deal lasts.

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

There is no primary sponsor on record.

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 130 • No: 43

Senate vote • 4/9/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 32 • No: 9 • Other: 6

House vote • 3/18/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 98 • No: 34 • Other: 10

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 100

    4/14/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/9/2026House

  3. Third Reading Passed (32-9)

    4/9/2026Senate

  4. Motion Special Order until 4/9 (Senator Muse) Adopted

    4/8/2026Senate

  5. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    4/3/2026Senate

  6. Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment

    4/2/2026Senate

  7. Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment

    3/19/2026Senate

  8. Third Reading Passed (98-34)

    3/18/2026House

  9. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/17/2026House

  10. Favorable with Amendments {783122/1 Adopted

    3/17/2026House

  11. Favorable with Amendments Report by Ways and Means

    3/13/2026House

  12. Hearing 2/11 at 2:00 p.m.

    2/2/2026House

  13. Hearing canceled

    2/2/2026House

  14. Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m.

    1/28/2026House

  15. First Reading Ways and Means

    1/14/2026House

  16. Pre-filed

    10/1/2025House

Bill Text

  • Third Reading

    4/14/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/17/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/14/2026

    PDF

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