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Two-year Talbot County pilot would prioritize instructional hours over 180-day calendar, staff says

Ways and Means Committee · March 23, 2026

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Spencer Grama, representing Sen. Mautz, described SB 612: a two-year pilot allowing Talbot County Public Schools to use an alternative schedule that prioritizes total instructional hours and includes guardrails to allow hourly employees to make up lost wages.

Spencer Grama, representing Sen. Mautz, presented Senate Bill 612 as a two-year pilot for Talbot County Public Schools to adopt an alternative scheduling model that prioritizes total instructional hours rather than a strict 180-day calendar. Grama said the proposal mirrors similar 2025 legislation used in Anne Arundel County and includes guardrails to allow hourly employees opportunities to make up lost wages through alternative duties.

He said the bill passed the Senate unanimously and is cross-filed with House Bill 1006; Grama asked the committee for a favorable report. Committee members asked a light question about local pronunciation of ‘Talbot’ during the Q&A.