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MarylandSB 06012026 Regular SessionSenate

Cybersecurity - Standards and Compliance - Alterations

Sponsored By: Katie Fry Hester (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

CybersecurityPrimary and Secondary EducationCertificationsCommunications -see also- ElecComm; Intergov; etc.Education, Boards ofEvaluations and ReviewsInformation Technology, Department ofLocal Government MandatesPublic Schools -see also- Primary Schools; Secondary SchReportsRevenue and Taxes -see also- (specific tax)Standards and Best Practices

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

New cybersecurity rules for public schools

Starting in 2027, every local school system must meet the State’s minimum cybersecurity standards and complete a maturity assessment every two years. By June 30, 2027, and every two years after, each system certifies to the Office of Security Management that it complies. Beginning July 1, 2026, each system names a cybersecurity contact and tells the State Chief Information Security Officer when that changes. These duties improve protection and speed up incident response in schools.

Ed tech funding and reports repealed

Beginning July 1, 2026, the law removes the rule that counted educational technology and cybersecurity in the per-pupil foundation amount. It also ends county and state reports on technology spending, connectivity, and cybersecurity spending. This changes how technology spending is tracked in law.

State support and checks on school cybersecurity

Beginning July 1, 2026, the Office of Security Management reviews the State’s minimum cybersecurity standards every year and updates them as needed. When a school system asks, the Department of Information Technology advises on meeting standards, two-year assessments, and fixes. The Department is not responsible for day-to-day school cybersecurity work; local systems stay in charge.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Katie Fry Hester

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Dalya Attar

    Democratic • Senate

  • Benjamin Brooks

    Democratic • Senate

  • Brian J. Feldman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Kevin M. Harris

    Democratic • Senate

  • Cheryl C. Kagan

    Democratic • Senate

  • Bryan W. Simonaire

    Republican • Senate

  • Ron Watson

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 173 • No: 0

House vote • 4/10/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 134 • No: 0 • Other: 4

Senate vote • 3/20/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 39 • No: 0 • Other: 3

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 35

    4/14/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/10/2026Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (134-0)

    4/10/2026House

  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    4/8/2026House

  5. Favorable Report by Government, Labor, and Elections

    4/8/2026House

  6. Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/26/2026House

  7. Referred Government, Labor, and Elections

    3/21/2026House

  8. Third Reading Passed (39-0)

    3/20/2026Senate

  9. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/19/2026Senate

  10. Favorable with Amendments {183320/1 Adopted

    3/19/2026Senate

  11. Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment

    3/19/2026Senate

  12. Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/11/2026Senate

  13. First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment

    2/5/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    4/14/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/19/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    2/5/2026

    PDF

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