Some of the bill’s changes go into effect later this year, while others won’t start until after the midterms in 2026.

President Donald Trump signed the “Big, Beautiful Bill” into law Friday, triggering a countdown to cuts that will impact many Maryland residents in the coming years. Republicans passed the legislation Thursday after Congress pulled two all-nighters to meet Trump’s self-imposed July 4 deadline.

The bill will stress a major funding stream schools rely on, leading to ripple effects that make it harder for schools to offer free meals.