PRIA Logo™
MarylandHB 15822026 Regular SessionHouse

Education - Program of Educational Accountability - Alterations (Comprehensive Outcomes and Measures of Progress for Supporting Schools (COMPASS Act))

Sponsored By: Sponsor information unavailable

Signed by Governor

Primary and Secondary EducationClassifications and DesignationsCurriculumData -see also- Census; DemographicsEducation -see also- ContEd; DrvEd; HigherEd; etc.Education, State Department ofLow-IncomePrimary Schools -see also- Private Schools; Public SchoolsPublic Schools -see also- Primary Schools; Secondary SchReportsSchool TestingSecondary Schools -see also- Private Schools; Public SchStandards and Best PracticesTeachers

Personalized for You

How does this bill affect your finances?

Personalize government policy and PRIA will tell you what this bill means for your household, plus every other piece of legislation we track. PRIA reads each provision against your financial profile to show you exactly what matters to your wallet.

Free to download

Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Annual equity reports on school ratings

By July 1, 2027, and each July 1 through 2031, the State reports on school ratings. It lists any allowed quality indicator not used in the composite score. It shows three‑year correlations between the share of low‑income students and each school's composite and each indicator. Reports go to the State Board and the General Assembly.

Clear rules for school score weights

Beginning July 1, 2026, the State sets clear rules for the composite school score. It must include academic and school quality indicators and report each one. Academic indicators together are at most 70% of the score. Every academic and every school quality indicator is at least 10% of the score. Any academic proficiency measure is at most 20% of the score. Results show percentiles, not letter grades. The method compares schools with similar student demographics. Final weights are set with stakeholder input.

Maryland school ratings look beyond tests

Beginning July 1, 2026, the State cannot judge schools only by national tests. Each accountability system includes at least three school quality indicators. One required indicator is a school climate survey that asks educators if they get critical instructional feedback. Allowed measures include class size, caseload, AP/IB/CTE and dual enrollment opportunities, chronic absenteeism, and discipline and restorative practices. Indicators are not based on student test scores, except completion of a well‑rounded curriculum. Teacher evaluations are not used. The prior required indicator on access to teachers with advanced or National Board certification is removed.

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: 134 • No: 48

Senate vote • 4/13/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 36 • No: 11

House vote • 4/1/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 98 • No: 37 • Other: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 593

    5/26/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/13/2026House

  3. Third Reading Passed (36-11)

    4/13/2026Senate

  4. Second Reading Passed

    4/9/2026Senate

  5. Favorable Adopted

    4/9/2026Senate

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

    4/9/2026Senate

  7. Hearing 4/07 at 1:00 p.m.

    4/7/2026Senate

  8. Rereferred to Education, Energy, and the Environment

    4/7/2026Senate

  9. Referred Rules

    4/2/2026Senate

  10. Third Reading Passed (98-37)

    4/1/2026House

  11. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/31/2026House

  12. Favorable with Amendments {763921/1 Adopted

    3/31/2026House

  13. Favorable with Amendments Report by Ways and Means

    3/30/2026House

  14. Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/16/2026House

  15. First Reading Ways and Means

    2/13/2026House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/26/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/31/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    2/13/2026

    PDF

Related Bills

Back to State Legislation