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Howard County BOE takes mixed positions on local bills: opposes lowered BOE voting age, supports funding transparency

Howard County Board of Education · January 29, 2026
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Summary

On Jan. 29 the board considered a slate of Howard County and county council bills; it opposed a local bill to lower the voting age for BOE elections, supported a reporting approach on local school funding, and deadlocked or left 'no position' on other student‑voting proposals.

The Howard County Board of Education on Jan. 29 reviewed recommendations from its legislative committee and took formal positions on a series of local bills before the Maryland General Assembly and county council.

Danielle Luking, legislative and legal affairs officer, briefed the board on bills introduced by the Howard County delegation and offered the committee’s recommendations. After discussion,…

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