Maryland is building the Foundation for This Transition

2019

School Bus Transition (HB 1255)

  • Directs MDE and MDOT to provide technical assistance to school districts and contractors to plan and deploy electric school buses and charging infrastructure.

2022

Climate Solutions Now Act (SB 528)

  • Requires school districts to purchase only zero-emission buses starting in 2025 (with technology and funding waivers).
  • Establishes a utility electric school bus pilot program covering incremental administrative and operating costs.

Electric School Bus Funding

Funding Source & RoundLaunch YearAmount
EPA Round 1 (Rebates)2022$965,000,000
EPA Round 2 (Grants)2023$965,000,000
EPA Round 3 (Rebates)2023$900,000,000
Maryland VW Trust2019$2,500,000
Maryland MDE Grant2024$3,000,000
Maryland MEA FY252024$12,000,000
Maryland MEA FY262025$4.900,000
Maryland MEA FY27 (MHD-ZEV)2026$12,500,000