Educator Professional Development - Course on Well-Being and Flourishing

Bill Name
Educator Professional Development - Course on Well-Being and Flourishing

Bill Number
HB 546

Year
2026

Priority Areas: Wellbeing

HB 546: Tasks the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) with providing an accredited, credit-bearing, elective professional development course that equips educators with wellbeing know-how and tools so they can better manage their own wellbeing; especially when stress and work challenges are leading many educators to leave the profession