State • Maryland

SB 285: Higher Education - Scholarships for Correctional Officers

Mary Beth CarozzaTo Governor

SB 285 status: To Governor — Approved by the Governor - Chapter 681 (updated May 26, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score75/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 40/100

Bill summary

Official

Higher Education - Scholarships for Correctional Officers. Currently in Senate.

Key analysis

Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan85%
Public opinion75%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct impact on environmental policy.

Risks

  • No direct impact on environmental policy.

Economy

Positive Outlook
65%

Benefits

  • Increases educational attainment for public sector employees.
  • Potential long-term improvements in correctional staff retention.

Risks

  • Requires state appropriation for funding.

Society

Positive Outlook
70%

Benefits

  • Supports professional development for essential public safety workers.
  • May improve workforce morale and service quality in correctional facilities.

Risks

  • Excludes non-correctional personnel from this specific benefit.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

Bill metadata only

Warning

Actual fiscal impact depends on appropriation levels determined in the budget process.

Limitation

Analysis based on metadata only due to unavailable full bill text.

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Where it stands

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete
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Governor

Current

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 681

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Enacted

Upcoming
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