Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateMarylandTo Governor
SB 467: Maryland Child Care Credential Program - Extension of Funding
Nancy King
SB 467 status: To Governor — Approved by the Governor - Chapter 624 (updated May 26, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
73OUT OF 100
Score:73/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion80%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill extends funding for the Maryland Child Care Credential Program.
Who is affected
Childcare workers and the childcare industry in Maryland.
Requirements and enforcement
Not stated in the available source.
Costs and funding
The bill involves state funding; specific dollar amounts are not stated in the source.
When it takes effect
Effective May 26, 2026, upon approval by the Governor.
Potential benefits
Continues professional development opportunities and training support for childcare providers.
Risks and tradeoffs
Ongoing reliance on state funds for workforce credentialing programs.
What is still unknown
The exact duration of the funding extension, the amount of money appropriated, and the specific metrics for program success.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Provides consistent funding for childcare worker training
- Supports professionalization of the childcare workforce
- Assists in maintaining industry workforce standards
Risks
- Maintains ongoing dependency on state budget appropriations
- Limits potential for self-sustaining private training markets
- Requires indefinite state fiscal planning
Society
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Enhances educational quality for childcare providers
- Provides professional recognition for early childhood educators
- Supports stable child care environments
Risks
- Does not resolve systemic childcare accessibility issues
- Success is dependent on the quality of existing curriculum
- Participation remains voluntary for providers
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
The scope of long-term budgetary impact is unknown due to the lack of detailed fiscal notes in the summary.
Analysis scope
Source provided is a summary abstract with no bill text.
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Where it stands
Official record- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorCurrent
- EnactedUpcoming
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