Frederick Community College - Board of Trustees - Meeting and Training Requirements

First action Feb 4, 2026 · Last action May 12, 2026

Latest bill row ingest May 18, 2026 · Newest headline in news index May 18, 2026 · CRIS ledger snapshot tied to indexed contributions May 16, 2026

Plain-English summary

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HB 839 updates the rules for meetings and training for the Board of Trustees at Frederick Community College. It sets new requirements for how often the board must meet and what kind of training members need to complete. The goal is to improve how the board operates and makes decisions.

Why it matters

These changes help ensure that the board members are better prepared and meet regularly to oversee the college effectively. This can lead to improved management and better educational services for students.

Who benefits

Frederick Community College students, staff, board members, and the local community all benefit from clearer and more consistent board oversight.

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Timeline

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May 12, 2026 · —
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 576
Apr 9, 2026 · House
Returned Passed
Apr 8, 2026 · Senate
Third Reading Passed
Apr 7, 2026 · Senate
Floor Amendment {
Apr 7, 2026 · Senate
Second Reading Passed
Apr 6, 2026 · Senate
Floor Amendment {
Apr 6, 2026 · Senate
Motion Special Order until 4/7 (Senator Folden) Adopted
Apr 3, 2026 · Senate
Favorable Adopted
Apr 3, 2026 · Senate
Motion Special Order until 4/6 (Senator Lewis Young) Adopted
Apr 2, 2026 · Senate
Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
Mar 23, 2026 · Senate
Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment
Mar 21, 2026 · House
Third Reading Passed
Mar 20, 2026 · House
Favorable with Amendments Report by Appropriations
Mar 20, 2026 · House
Favorable with Amendments {
Mar 20, 2026 · House
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Feb 17, 2026 · House
Hearing 3/19 at 1:00 p.m.
Feb 4, 2026 · House
First Reading Appropriations

Votes

Floor votes recorded for this bill (roll calls we have ingested).

On Third Reading
Mar 20, 2026
passed
Yes 43 · No 0 · Other 4
On Third Reading
Mar 9, 2026
passed
Yes 128 · No 0 · Other 13