Holidays And Special Dates
Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Maryland Holocaust Remembrance Day [SB-842]
Requiring the Governor to annually proclaim January 27 as Maryland Holocaust Remembrance Day; and requiring the proclamation to include a declaration of the purposes of Maryland Holocaust Remembrance Day.
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Primary and Secondary Education - Virtual Education - Requirements [SB-829]
Requiring a teacher preparation program to include certain training related to teaching in a virtual learning environment, including the use of online curriculum; providing that a county board of education may authorize a county superintendent of schools, under certain circumstances, to provide virtual education days to students instead of closing the public schools in the county; altering the requirements for virtual schools established by a county board; etc.
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Public Schools - Length of School Year and Innovative School Scheduling Models - Revisions [HB-510]
Altering the length of school year requirement for pupil attendance during the school year; and authorizing county boards of education to explore the use of innovative school scheduling models for public schools in the county, including extended year, year-round schooling, 4-day school week, or other models that do not allow for prolonged lapses in instructional time in public schools.
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Indigenous Peoples' Day - Rule of Interpretation and Replacement of Columbus Day [HB-446]
Replacing references to Columbus Day in certain provisions of law with references to Indigenous Peoples' Day; and establishing that Indigenous Peoples' Day is to be observed on October 12 or, if the United States Congress designates another day for the observance of Columbus Day, the day designated by the United States Congress.
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Public Schools - Length of School Year and Innovative School Scheduling Models - Revisions [SB-321]
Altering the length of school year requirement for pupil attendance during the school year; and authorizing county boards of education to explore the use of innovative school scheduling models for public schools in the county.
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion Day [HB-370]
Requiring the Governor annually to proclaim March 9 as 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion Day in recognition of the service of the women of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion during World War II.
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Overdose Awareness Day [HB-317]
Requiring the Governor annually to proclaim August 31 as Overdose Awareness Day.
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion Day [SB-265]
Requiring the Governor annually to proclaim March 9 as 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion Day.
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Overdose Awareness Day [SB-138]
Requiring the Governor annually to proclaim August 31 as Overdose Awareness Day.
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
On–Site Sewage Disposal Systems – Outreach and Education (Septic Awareness Act of 2022) [HB-834]
Requiring the Department of the Environment to establish a certain period of time as SepticSmart Week; requiring the Department to use certain educational materials and other resources during SepticSmart Week to promote community awareness regarding certain aspects and impacts of on-site sewage disposal systems; requiring a contract for the sale of residential real property to contain a provision that provides certain notice of a certain Septic Systems Outreach Toolkit available through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; etc.
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
Indigenous Peoples' Day - Rule of Interpretation and Replacement of Columbus Day [HB-565]
Replacing references to Columbus Day in certain provisions of law with references to Indigenous Peoples' Day; and establishing that Indigenous Peoples' Day is to be observed on October 12 or, if the United States Congress designates another day for the observance of Columbus Day, the day designated by the United States Congress.
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
General Provisions - Commemorative Days - Montford Point Marines Commemoration Day [HB-548]
Requiring the Governor annually to proclaim July 1 as Montford Point Marines Commemoration Day.
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
Remembrance of the Attack on Pearl Harbor [HJR-5]
Declaring that the General Assembly pays tribute to and honors the men and women who died in the attack on Pearl Harbor, the past and present residents of Maryland who defended our nation during the attack, and those who served in the armed forces of the United States in World War II, offers thanksgiving for the victory of the United States in the war, and appreciates the veteran support community.
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
General Provisions – Commemorative Days – Dashain Day [HB-484]
Requiring the Governor annually to proclaim October 5 as Dashain Day, a festival originating in Nepal that celebrates and symbolizes victory of good over evil.
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
General Provisions – Commemorative Days – Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day [HB-479]
Requiring the Governor annually to proclaim the fourth Thursday in March as Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day; and requiring the proclamation to urge educational and cultural organizations to observe Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day through appropriate and informative programs and activities.
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
General Provisions - Commemorative Days - Dashain Day [SB-470]
Requiring the Governor annually to proclaim October 5 as Dashain Day, a festival originating in Nepal that celebrates and symbolizes victory of good over evil.
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
General Provisions - Commemorative Days - Overdose Awareness [HB-319]
Requiring the Governor annually to proclaim August 31 as Overdose Awareness Day as part of a global event that aims to raise awareness of drug overdoses, reduce the stigma of drug-related death, and acknowledge the grief felt by families and friends of those who have died or been injured as a result of a drug overdose.
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
State Government - Legal and Employee Holiday - Juneteenth National Independence Day [HB-227]
Establishing Juneteenth National Independence Day as a State legal holiday and State employee holiday.
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
General Provisions - Commemorative Days - Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day [SB-5]
Requiring the Governor annually to proclaim the fourth Thursday in March as Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day; and requiring the proclamation to urge educational and cultural organizations to observe Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day through appropriate and informative programs and activities.
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
Apraxia Awareness Day [SJR-1]
Commemorating Apraxia Awareness Day on May 14 by encouraging citizens of the State to work within their communities to increase awareness and understanding of childhood apraxia of speech.