MASC’s Legislative Session will spotlight the Student Member on the Board of Education (SMOB).  The conference will feature the selection of the two final nominees for the state SMOB position and recognize the outstanding work of SMOBs across Maryland.  Attendees will also have the opportunity to learn about youth-related legislation being considered by the Maryland General Assembly and take official stances on key bills.

• Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
• Location:  TBD
• On-Site Check-In: 8:30-9:30 a.m.
• Event Times: 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Registration opens: Wednesday, December 10, 2025
• Registration closes: at 11:59 p.m., Friday, January 9, 2026
• Signed Invoice Submission Deadline: 11:59 p.m., Monday, January 12, 2026

• Cost:  $30 for students and advisors ($25 for approved, selected presenters)
• Schedule:
• Meet the SMOB Final Nominees: see final two nominees
• Meet the Local Maryland SMOBs/SROBs/Commissioner:
• General Frequently Asked Questions (registering presenters, ExBd members, etc.)
• Registration Frequently Asked Questions (registration process questions)
• Link to Pre-Filed Legislation: link to MASC legislation page
• General Assembly Standing Rules:
• Student Member on the Board of Education Election Rules: 
• Parli-pro flow chart (pdf file)
• Bills flow chart (how a bill becomes law): PDF file MD-GA-BillFlowchart

• Emergency Form: Student Form – Adult Form
• Health Room Information: Health-Suite
• Signed Registration/Invoice (scan and email) deadline: 11:59 p.m., Monday, January 12, 2026
• Registration Checklist:
• Registration Worksheet:

Registration: NOTE: The form will look a little different!
1. The advisor enters registration information and submits the form
2.  The invoice is created after registering, and a copy will be attached to a confirmation email.
3.  The principal signs the invoice authorizing attendance and guaranteeing payment
4.  The signed invoice is scanned and emailed to the MASC registrar by the submission deadline of 11:59 p.m., Monday, January 12.
5.  The school begins the process of payment

• Registration opens: Wednesday, December 10, 2025
• Registration closes: at 11:59 p.m., Friday, January 9, 2026
• Signed Invoice Submission Deadline: 11:59 p.m., Monday, January 12, 2026
• Be sure to read the Registration Checklist and fill out the Registration Worksheet (links above).
• Click HERE to REGISTER. PLEASE – Advisors only.  Students are not authorized to register a school delegation or themselves.

• Click HERE to PAY your invoice with a credit card. Do not attempt to pay until you have submitted your registration and have an invoice.

• Watch this short informational video from the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 State SMOBs! 
• Read the candidates’ resumes and personal statements

*  Candidates will be campaigning through social media.  In addition, the candidates’ “Meet the Candidates” voter guide will be published before the event so all attendees can view and learn more about the candidates before the event.