Maryland
Education
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§1–101. (a) In this article, unless the context requires otherwise, the following words have the mea…
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§1–201. There shall be throughout this State a general system of free public schools according to th…
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§1–202. Unless Baltimore City expressly is excepted, the provisions of this article apply to Baltimo…
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§1–301. (a) The General Assembly finds and declares that the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future based o…
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§1–302. (a) The following principles of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future are intended to transfor…
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§1–303. The foundation of a world–class education system in Maryland under the Blueprint for Marylan…
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§2–101. There is a State Department of Education, established as a principal department of the State…
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§2–102. (a) The head of the Department is the State Board of Education. (b) The State Board is organ…
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§2–103. (a) Acting under the bylaws, rules, and regulations of the State Board, the State Superinten…
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§2–104. (a) The following employees shall be appointed to positions in the Department: (1) No more t…
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§2–105. The credential secretary and statistician of the Department are special appointments in the …
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§2–106. The Department has authority over: (1) Matters of elementary and secondary education that af…
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§2–201. There is a State Board of Education in the Department.
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§2–202. (a) The State Board consists of 13 regular members, and 1 student member, appointed by the G…
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§2–203. (a) The Governor may remove a member of the State Board for: (1) Immorality; (2) Misconduct …
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§2–204. (a) (1) Each year, the State Board shall hold: (i) A meeting in July; and (ii) At least thre…
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§2–205. (a) In addition to the other powers granted and duties imposed under this article, the State…
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§2–206. (a) In this section, “noncollegiate educational institution” means a school or other institu…
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§2–206.1. (a) A nonpublic school that is subject to the requirements of this title may not hire or r…
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§2–207. (a) (1) There is a Public Education Partnership Fund. (2) The Fund shall be used to: (i) Enh…
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§2–301. There is a State Superintendent of Schools in the Department.
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§2–302. (a) The State Superintendent shall be appointed by the State Board for a term of 4 years beg…
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§2–303. (a) In addition to the other powers granted and duties imposed under this article, the State…
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§2–304. (a) In this section, “noncollegiate educational institution” means a school or other institu…
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§2–305. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Agency” means …
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§2–306. (a) In this section, “outreach program” means a comprehensive recruitment and outreach progr…
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§3–101. This title applies to all county boards including Baltimore City.
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§3–102. The geographical boundary of each county school system is the same as the geographical bound…
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§3–103. There is a county board of education for each county school system.
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§3–104. (a) Each county board is a body politic and corporate by the name of the Board of Education …
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§3–105. (a) Subsections (b), (c), and (d) of this section do not apply to a county if the number of …
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§3–108. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Governor shall appoint t…
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§3–108.1. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Board” means…
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§3–114. (a) In the following counties, the members of the county board shall be elected: (1) Allegan…
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§3–201. (a) (1) In this subtitle, “elected member” means a voting member elected under subsection (d…
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§3–202. The county board from time to time shall elect a president and vice president from among its…
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§3–203. (a) Each elected county board member is entitled to: (1) An annual salary set by the Allegan…
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§3–204. (a) All actions of the county board shall be taken at a public meeting and a record of the m…
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§3–301. (a) The Calvert County Board consists of five voting members and one nonvoting student membe…
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§3–302. (a) The State Board may remove a member of the county board for any of the following reasons…
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§3–303. (a) At its first meeting at the beginning of each calendar year, the county board shall elec…
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§3–304. (a) The county board shall meet at least once each month. (b) Except for those actions autho…
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§3–401. (a) The Carroll County Board consists of: (1) Five voting members; (2) Subject to subsection…
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§3–402. At its first meeting on or after the first Monday in December, the county board shall elect …
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§3–403. (a) The president of the county board is entitled to receive $13,000 annually as compensatio…
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§3–404. (a) All actions of the county board shall be taken after a public meeting and a record of th…
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§3–501. (a) (1) The Charles County Board consists of: (i) Nine elected members; and (ii) One student…
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§3–502. (a) The county board shall elect a chair and a vice chair from among its members at an annua…
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§3–503. (a) (1) The salary of the chair of the county board is: (i) $5,000 for calendar year 2014; a…
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§3–504. (a) All actions of the county board shall be taken at a public meeting and a record of the m…
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§3–601. (a) (1) In this subtitle, “elected member” means a member of the county board elected under …
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§3–602. At its first meeting at the beginning of each year, the county board shall elect a president…
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§3–603. Each elected member of the county board is entitled to: (1) The salary set by the County Com…
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§3–604. (a) All final actions of the county board shall be taken at a public meeting. The board shal…
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§3–701. (a) (1) The Howard County Board consists of: (i) Seven elected members; and (ii) One student…
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§3–702. At its first meeting in December, the county board shall elect a chair from among its member…
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§3–703. (a) The chair of the county board is entitled to receive $18,000 annually as compensation an…
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§3–704. (a) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the county board shall meet: (i) At lea…
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§3–801. (a) The Kent County Board consists of: (1) Five voting members; and (2) One nonvoting studen…
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§3–802. At its first meeting at the beginning of each year, the county board shall elect a president…
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§3–803. (a) The chairman of the county board is entitled to receive $2,400 annually as compensation …
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§3–804. (a) The county board shall meet at least once each month. (b) All actions of the county boar…
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§3–901. (a) (1) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Board of educ…
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§3–902. (a) An elected member of the county board is entitled to reimbursement for travel and other …
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§3–903. (a) All actions of the county board shall be taken after a public meeting, the record of whi…
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§3–1001. (a) (1) The descriptions of school board districts in this section refer to the geographica…
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§3–1002. (a) In this subtitle, “elected member” means a member of the Prince George’s County Board e…
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§3–1003. (a) (1) From and after December 7, 2026, the chair of the county board is entitled to recei…
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§3–1004. (a) (1) The county board shall elect a chair and vice chair of the county board from among …
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§3–1005. (a) There is a Shared Space Council for Prince George’s County. The purpose of the Council …
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§3–1006. In addition to the powers otherwise granted to the county board in this article, the county…
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§3–1007. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in Prince George’s County, the board of educati…
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§3–1008. (a) The county board may develop curriculum content for a hands–on course in financial lite…
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§3–1101. (a) The St. Mary’s Board consists of: (1) Five voting members; and (2) One student member. …
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§3–1102. At its first meeting following the first Monday in December of each calendar year, the coun…
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§3–1103. The compensation and expenses of the members of the county board shall be paid from the St.…
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§3–1104. (a) The county board shall meet at least once each month. (b) All actions of the county boa…
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§3–1201. (a) The Somerset County Board shall be elected and consists of one member elected from each…
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§3–1202. At its first meeting at the beginning of each year, the county board shall elect a chairman…
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§3–1203. (a) Annual compensation for the board is as follows: (1) Chairman – $3,000; and (2) Member …
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§3–1204. (a) All final actions of the county board shall be taken at a public meeting. The board sha…
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§3–1301. (a) The Washington County Board consists of seven members. (b) All seven members of the Was…
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§3–1302. (a) (1) The president of the county board and the other members are entitled to receive com…
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§3–1303. (a) All actions of the county board shall be taken after a public meeting and a record of t…
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§3–1401. (a) The Worcester County Board consists of seven voting members and one nonvoting student m…
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§3–1402. (a) The State Board may remove a member of the county board for any of the following reason…
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§3–1403. At its first meeting at the beginning of each calendar year, the county board shall elect a…
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§3–1404. (a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the members shall receive compensation as se…
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§3–1405. (a) The county board shall meet at least once each month. (b) Except for those actions auth…
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§4–101. (a) Subject to the provisions of Subtitle 4 of this title, educational matters that affect t…
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§4–102. (a) (1) Except in Baltimore City, the county superintendent is the executive officer, secret…
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§4–103. (a) On the written recommendation of the county superintendent and subject to the provisions…
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§4–104. (a) (1) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, each county board may: (i) Ret…
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§4–105. (a) (1) Each county board shall carry comprehensive liability insurance to protect the board…
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§4–106. (a) A county board employee shall have the immunity from liability described under § 5-518 o…
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§4–107. (a) Each county board shall hold an annual meeting on or as near as possible to the second T…
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§4–108. Each county board shall: (1) To the best of its ability carry out the applicable provisions …
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§4–109. (a) Subject to approval by the State Superintendent and in accordance with the applicable by…
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§4–109.1. (a) This section applies only in Howard County. (b) During a school redistricting process,…
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§4–110. (a) In this section, “innovative regional school” means a public school that: (1) Admits stu…
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§4–111. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Content standa…
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§4–111.1. On or before December 1, 2012, and every 5 years thereafter, the Department shall report t…
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§4–111.2. The Department shall: (1) Support and facilitate oral health education, including oral dis…
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§4–111.3. (a) Beginning in the 2018–2019 school year, each county board is encouraged to implement a…
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§4–111.4. (a) Beginning in the 2021–2022 school year, each county board shall require each public hi…
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§4–112. (a) Each county board shall establish at least one citizen advisory committee to advise the …
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§4–113. (a) Under the direction of the county superintendent, a county board may take a school censu…
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§4–113.1. (a) Each county board shall convert a student’s home address and geolocation information i…
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§4–114. (a) All property granted, conveyed, devised, or bequeathed for the use of a particular publi…
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§4–115. (a) In this subtitle, “county council” means, in Baltimore City, the Mayor and City Council …
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§4–116. (a) (1) If there is a commission or agency with legal responsibility for county planning for…
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§4–117. (a) On the recommendation of the county superintendent, a county board may employ architects…
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§4–118. (a) Each county board may receive a donation of any: (1) School land; (2) School site; or (3…
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§4–119. (a) A county board may bring condemnation proceedings to acquire land under Title 12 of the …
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§4–120. (a) If a county board considers it practicable, it shall consolidate schools. (b) Each count…
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§4–121. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Local current …
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§4–122. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Child in an ou…
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§4–122.1. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Informal kin…
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§4–123. (a) (1) A county board may enter into an agreement for the cooperative or joint administrati…
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§4–124. (a) A county board may adopt regulations requiring the posting of signs designating the area…
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§4–125. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Bonus points” …
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§4–125.1. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Certified co…
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§4–126. (a) In this section, “alternative financing methods” includes one or more of the following m…
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§4–126.1. (a) In this section, “public–private partnership agreement” means an agreement in which a …
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§4–126.2. (a) In this section, “Fund” means the Prince George’s County Public–Private Partnership Fu…
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§4–127. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Recyclable mat…
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§4–128. A county board of education is subject to the requirements relating to employees who return …
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§4–129. The right of an employee of a county board of education to engage in political activity is s…
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§4–130. (a) (1) In this section, “student work product” means the work created by an individual whil…
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§4–131. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “Covered in…
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§4–132. (a) In this section, “food recovery” means the reduction of food waste through the donation …
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§4–133. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a county board shall award credit to a middle sc…
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§4–134. (a) Each county board shall make a determination of the public schools within the jurisdicti…
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§4–135. (a) In this section, “appointing authority” means the individual or entity that is responsib…
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§4–136. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Fluency” means…
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§4–137. (a) Each county board shall take reasonable steps to provide equal access to public services…
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§4–138. (a) (1) Before releasing to the public any data received from a county board that the Depart…
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§4–139. (a) In this section, “parenting student” means a student who is the mother, father, or legal…
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§4–140. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Program capaci…
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§4–141. (a) This section applies only in Montgomery County. (b) The Montgomery County Board of Educa…
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§4–142. (a) It is the policy of the State that each local school system operate its school library m…
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§4–143. (a) In this section, “telehealth” means a mode of delivering health care services through th…
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§4–144. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Member school”…
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§4–145. (a) Each public high school shall, in the same manner in which the school informs students o…
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§4–146. (a) This section applies only in Prince George’s County. (b) (1) In this section the followi…
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§4–147. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “High school sp…
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§4–201. (a) (1) This section does not apply to Baltimore City. (2) Subsections (b), (c), (d), and (f…
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§4–201.1. (a) This section applies only in Prince George’s County. (b) Subject to the provisions of …
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§4–202. (a) Each county superintendent is entitled to the compensation set by the county board. (b) …
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§4–203. (a) Each county board shall provide the office of the county superintendent with adequate qu…
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§4–204. (a) Acting under the rules and regulations of the county board, the county superintendent is…
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§4–205. (a) In addition to the other powers granted and duties imposed under this article, the count…
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§4–206. (a) A county superintendent shall immediately notify the county board in writing of any crim…
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§4–301. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Board” means the …
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§4–302. Subject to the applicable provisions of this article, the Mayor and City Council of Baltimor…
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§4–303. (a) In order to establish a new partnership between the City of Baltimore and the State to i…
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§4–304. (a) There is a Chief Executive Officer of the board. (b) The Chief Executive Officer shall: …
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§4–305. (a) There is a Chief Academic Officer in the Baltimore City Public School System who shall: …
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§4–306. (a) There is a Chief Financial Officer in the Baltimore City Public School System who shall:…
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§4–306.1. (a) In order to provide public school facilities, the board may: (1) Directly or through t…
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§4–306.2. (a) The board may issue bonds for the purpose of financing or refinancing all or any part …
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§4–306.3. (a) The exercise of the powers granted by the provisions of this subtitle shall be for the…
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§4–306.4. The bonds are investment securities.
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§4–306.5. The title to any property acquired or constructed under the provisions of this subtitle sh…
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§4–306.6. (a) The provisions of this subtitle, being necessary for the welfare of the City of Baltim…
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§4–307. (a) There is a Research and Evaluation Unit in the Baltimore City Public School System. (b) …
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§4–308. (a) (1) There is a Parent and Community Advisory Board in the Baltimore City Public School S…
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§4–310. (a) Notwithstanding any provision of local law, the board shall adopt rules and regulations …
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§4–311. (a) (1) Notwithstanding any provision of local law, the board shall establish a personnel sy…
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§4–312. The board shall enter into collective bargaining agreements with the appropriate employee or…
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§4–314. The geographical boundary of the Baltimore City School System is the same as the geographica…
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§4–315. (a) (1) The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City may levy and collect taxes on the asses…
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§4–316. (a) Notwithstanding any provision of local law and subject to the applicable provisions of t…
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§4–317. After a study has been completed to determine whether to close a public school in Baltimore …
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§4–318. (a) In this section, “Baltimore City school police officer” means any person who, when actin…
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§4–319. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Baltimore City…
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§4–320. (a) On or before January 1, 2018, the board shall develop and implement a scoring system for…
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§4–401. (a) The purpose of the county board is to: (1) Maintain throughout the county a reasonably u…
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§4–402. (a) In addition to the other powers granted to, and duties imposed on, a county superintende…
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§4–403. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the county board may not implement…
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§4–404. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “Abuse” mea…
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§4–405. (a) The county board and the County Superintendent shall: (1) Establish annual goals for the…
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§5–101. (a) (1) Subject to the rules and regulations of the State Board and with the advice of the c…
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§5–102. (a) In this subtitle, “county council” means, in Baltimore City, the Mayor and City Council …
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§5–103. (a) The amount requested in the annual budget of each county board for current expenses for …
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§5–104. (a) Each county council or board of county commissioners shall levy and collect a tax on the…
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§5–105. (a) All revenues received by a county board shall be spent by the board in accordance with t…
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§5–106. On or before November 1 and March 1 of each fiscal year, the Anne Arundel County Board shall…
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§5–107. (a) If the county commissioners or county council does not appropriate the amount requested …
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§5–109. (a) Each county board shall provide for an annual audit of its financial transactions and ac…
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§5–110. (a) In this section, “performance audit” means an assessment of an entity’s or program’s pra…
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§5–111. (a) (1) Each county board shall make the reports required by the State Board and by the Stat…
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§5–111.1. (a) In this section, “specialized intervention services” means services provided to studen…
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§5–112. (a) This section does not apply to: (1) Contracts for the purchase of books and other materi…
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§5–113. (a) A county governing body may notify the Department that a local board has not complied wi…
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§5–114. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Deficit” means…
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§5–115. (a) (1) In this section, “payee” means any party who receives an aggregate payment of $25,00…
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§5–201. (a) In this subtitle, except as otherwise provided, the following words have the meanings in…
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§5–202. On or before December 1, 2021, and each December 1 thereafter, the Department shall submit t…
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§5–204. (a) (1) Except for money appropriated for the purposes of § 5–301(b) through (j) of this tit…
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§5–205. (a) Except as provided in subsections (e) and (f) of this section, 10 days before the end of…
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§5–206. (a) In this section, “Fund” means the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund. (b) There is the…
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§5–207. If a final court judgment requires the State to include in the budget bill money to satisfy …
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§5–208. Any employer Social Security contributions required by federal law for any employee of a cou…
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§5–209. (a) The Montgomery County Board shall provide from the Montgomery County Public Schools Empl…
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§5–210. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Blueprint for …
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§5–212. (a) The target per pupil foundation amount includes costs associated with implementing the B…
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§5–213. (a) Each fiscal year, the State shall distribute the State share of the foundation program t…
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§5–214. (a) (1) In this section the following terms have the meanings indicated. (2) “Additional edu…
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§5–215. (a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2029, t…
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§5–216. (a) In this subsection, “comparable wage index (CWI) adjustment” means, for each county, the…
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§5–217. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “CCR per pupil …
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§5–218. (a) The State shall distribute grants as provided under this section to the county boards to…
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§5–219. For the regional cost differences of providing education services, the State shall distribut…
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§5–221. (a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Local share” means th…
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§5–222. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “Compensato…
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§5–223. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Community scho…
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§5–224. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “English learne…
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§5–225. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “Special ed…
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§5–226. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “Struggling…
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§5–229. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “County program…
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§5–230. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Accreditation”…
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§5–231. (a) The Head Start Program in the State shall be referred to as the Ulysses Currie Head Star…
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§5–232. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Eligible child…
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§5–234. (a) (1) Except as provided by paragraph (2) of this subsection and subsections (e) and (f) o…
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§5–235. (a) (1) (i) Subject to subsection (o) of this section and beginning in fiscal year 2023, the…
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§5–236. (a) (1) The State Board may accept for the State: (i) Any appropriation of money for educati…
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§5–237. (a) The State Board shall distribute grants each year to organizations that: (1) Promote lit…
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§5–239. (a) (1) Under this section a county may be eligible for a reduction in the local share of ma…
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§5–241. The Governor shall include in the annual budget bill funding sufficient to carry out the Blu…
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§5–242. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Initiative” me…
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§5–243. (a) In this section, “Fund” means the Maggie McIntosh School Arts Fund. (b) There is a Maggi…
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§5–305. (a) Each county board shall keep: (1) All money for the construction of public school buildi…
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§5–306. (a) This section supplements the provisions of §§ 5–101 through 5–107 of this title and does…
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§5–307. (a) The Interagency Commission shall assist the Prince George’s County Board of Education in…
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§5–309. (a) It is the intent of the General Assembly that the Department and the Public School Const…
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§5–310. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Educational fa…
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§5–312. (a) In this section, “high performance building” has the meaning stated in § 3–602.1 of the …
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§5–313. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Program” means…
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§5–314. (a) Notwithstanding § 2–303(f) of this article, the process for the review and approval of p…
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§5–316. As directed by the Interagency Commission, the State Treasurer shall supervise the distribut…
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§5–317. (a) In this section, “Program” means the School Safety Grant Program. (b) (1) There is a Sch…
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§5–318. (a) (1) There is a solar energy pilot program to promote the use of solar energy systems to …
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§5–319. (a) The Interagency Commission shall adopt regulations that require the design development d…
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§5–320. (a) (1) For the purposes of this section, replacement cost shall be determined by the produc…
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§5–321. (a) The indebtedness of a county may not be considered to be increased by the receipt of mon…
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§5–322. (a) In this section, “Fund” means the Healthy School Facility Fund. (b) There is a Healthy S…
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§5–324. IN EFFECT ** IN EFFECT UNTIL JUNE 30, 2026 PER CHAPTER 679 OF 2023 ** (a) Repealed. (b) Repe…
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§5–325. (a) A county board, during the design development phase for the construction or major renova…
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§5–326. (a) In this section, “Fund” means the Nancy K. Kopp Public School Facilities Priority Fund. …
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§5–327. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Baseline total…
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§5–328. (a) (1) In this section, “waste disposal infrastructure” means a physical waste disposal lin…
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§5–329. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “High–density c…
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§5–330. (a) This section applies only in Howard County. (b) (1) If the capital budget approved by th…
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§5–401. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Board” means the …
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§5–402. (a) Beginning on July 1, 2020, and continuing until June 30, 2032, there is an Accountabilit…
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§5–403. (a) There is an Accountability and Implementation Board Nominating Committee. (b) (1) The No…
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§5–404. (a) (1) The Board shall develop a Comprehensive Implementation Plan to implement the Bluepri…
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§5–405. (a) Subject to the judgment of the Board and in accordance with this section, each fiscal ye…
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§5–406. (a) The Board shall review the use of funds provided under Subtitle 2 of this title by the S…
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§5–407. (a) Beginning in fiscal year 2022, the Board may determine to withhold appropriated funds fr…
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§5–408. (a) In order to meet its obligation to track whether the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future is …
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§5–409. (a) In addition to any other duties assigned or duties granted to the Board under this subti…
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§5–410. (a) In addition to its own assessments and tracking of progress, required under § 5–406 of t…
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§5–411. (a) In this section, “Program” means the Expert Review Team Program. (b) The Department shal…
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§5–412. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “CTE Committee”…
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§5–413. (a) On or before July 1 each year, beginning in 2022 and ending in 2031, the Maryland Longit…
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§5–414. (a) On or after July 1, 2026, the Board, in consultation with the Maryland Longitudinal Data…
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§5–501. (a) For fiscal year 2001 and each fiscal year thereafter, to be considered for funding under…
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§5–502. An educational institution that seeks to qualify as a State-aided educational institution fo…
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§5–503. The Department shall review applications for qualification as a State-aided educational inst…
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§5–504. The State Superintendent shall: (1) Review and comment on the institutions on the list of qu…
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§5–505. After the August meeting, the State Board shall submit to the Governor: (1) The list of qual…
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§5–506. The Department shall adopt regulations to implement this subtitle.
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§5–601. The provisions of this subtitle do not apply to a county otherwise authorized to issue bonds…
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§5–602. (a) In this subtitle, “construction or improvement” means the planning, design, engineering,…
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§5–603. (a) Bonds issued under this subtitle constitute an irrevocable pledge of the full faith and …
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§5–604. Bonds issued under this subtitle are exempt from State, county, and municipal taxation.
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§6–101. Unless an individual is eligible to be issued a certificate by the State Superintendent, an …
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§6–102. (a) Teachers’ certificates shall be of two classes: (1) First class; and (2) Second class. (…
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§6–103. (a) The State Superintendent shall keep a complete record of the academic preparation, profe…
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§6–105. (a) Each teacher in a public school of this State shall have a duty-free lunch period each r…
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§6–106. (a) Each county board may use volunteer aides in school activities in its county. (b) A volu…
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§6–107. (a) A county board may make an agreement or financial arrangement with an institution of hig…
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§6–108. (a) Whether or not an individual receives compensation for the individual’s services, an emp…
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§6–109. (a) A county superintendent and any other employee of a county board who handles funds of th…
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§6–110. Teachers’ professional organizations are recommended as important means of raising the stand…
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§6–111. (a) An employee of a county board who is absent due to physical disability that results from…
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§6–112.1. (a) In this section, “Board” means the State Board of Audiologists, Hearing-Aid Dispensers…
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§6–113. (a) A county board may not knowingly hire or retain any individual who has been convicted of…
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§6–113.1. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Child sexual…
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§6–114. The State Superintendent, a county board, or a county superintendent may not print or have p…
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§6–115. (a) Subject to the requirements of this section, the Department may assign a unique identifi…
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§6–116. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Eligible schoo…
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§6–117. (a) (1) The Department shall develop guidelines for the establishment of comprehensive induc…
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§6–118. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Eligible schoo…
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§6–119. (a) The State Board shall develop guidelines for an incentive program to encourage public sc…
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§6–120. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Alternative te…
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§6–121. (a) A teacher preparation program shall: (1) Include the following components of instruction…
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§6–122. (a) Except as provided in § 6–704.1 of this title and beginning on or before July 1, 2018, t…
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§6–123. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Collaborative”…
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§6–124. (a) (1) The Department shall establish, in collaboration with the Accountability and Impleme…
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§6–125. (a) (1) The Department shall determine whether the Basic Literacy Skills test approved for i…
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§6–126. (a) (1) This subsection applies to individuals who have graduated from a teacher preparation…
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§6–127. (a) In this section, “Montessori school” means: (1) A public school that uses Montessori ins…
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§6–128. (a) (1) On or before January 1, 2025, the Department shall establish and maintain a Maryland…
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§6–129. (a) (1) The Department shall develop guidelines for an antibias training program for school …
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§6–130. (a) (1) The Department is authorized to establish a national teacher recruitment campaign to…
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§6–131. (a) In this section, “Grant” means the Maryland Teacher Relocation Incentive Grant. (b) (1) …
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§6–201. (a) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the county board shall employ individua…
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§6–201.1. The Department shall: (1) Develop an informational form that lists and explains the variou…
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§6–202. (a) (1) On the recommendation of the county superintendent, a county board may suspend or di…
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§6–203. (a) For all proceedings before a county board under § 6–202 of this subtitle and §§ 4–205(c)…
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§6–204. (a) For the purpose of establishing compensation rates and the basic rates for vacation and …
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§6–301. A teacher or principal whose certificate is rated by a county superintendent as second class…
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§6–302. (a) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, an individual who is employed as a…
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§6–303. (a) There is an Institutional Educator Pay Plan Advisory Committee. (b) (1) The Advisory Com…
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§6–304. (a) The salary of a teacher and the salary of a Prince George’s County Board classified empl…
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§6–305. Remuneration of an employee on account of sickness or accident of the employee shall be paid…
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§6–401. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Board” means the …
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§6–402. (a) Public school employees may form, join, and participate in the activities of employee or…
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§6–403. (a) In St. Mary’s County, licensed registered school nurses, Junior Reserve Officers’ Traini…
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§6–404. (a) An election held under Title 22, Subtitle 4 of the State Government Article shall be hel…
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§6–405. (a) (1) (i) Each public school employer shall provide the exclusive representative access to…
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§6–406. (a) When a public school employer and an employee organization negotiate under this section,…
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§6–407. If a fiscal authority does not approve enough funds to implement the negotiated agreement, t…
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§6–501. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Board” means the …
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§6–503. (a) Public school employees may form, join, and participate in the activities of employee or…
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§6–504. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraphs (3) and (5) of this subsection, there may not be mo…
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§6–505. (a) Employee organizations recognized by the public school employer as the exclusive represe…
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§6–506. (a) (1) (i) Each public school employer shall provide the exclusive representative access to…
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§6–507. (a) When a public school employer and an employee organization negotiate under this section,…
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§6–511. If the fiscal authority does not approve enough funds to implement the negotiated agreement,…
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§6–601. The Interstate Agreement on Qualifications of Educational Personnel is enacted into law and …
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§6–602. (a) The “designated state official” for this State, under the terms of the Agreement set for…
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§6–603. (a) A copy of each contract made on behalf of this State under the Agreement shall be kept o…
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§6–604. INTERSTATE AGREEMENT ON QUALIFICATIONS OF EDUCATIONAL PERSONNEL Article I Purpose, Findings,…
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§6–701. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Board” means the …
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§6–702. There is a Professional Standards and Teacher Education Board in the State Department of Edu…
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§6–703. (a) (1) The Board consists of the following members: (i) Eight public school classroom teach…
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§6–704. (a) (1) In accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 1 of the State Government Article, both the St…
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§6–704.1. (a) On or before July 1, 2016, the Board shall require a certificate holder applying for r…
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§6–705. (a) It is the intent of the General Assembly that the process for initial certification of q…
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§6–706. In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this subtitle, the Board may adopt regulati…
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§6–707. (a) (1) From among its members, the Board shall appoint a Review Board. (2) The Review Board…
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§6–708. (a) The Review Board shall: (1) Make recommendations to the Board on appeals from rulings of…
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§6–901. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Public school…
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§6–902. Subject to § 6–903 of this subtitle, a public school employer may not take or refuse to take…
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§6–903. The protection provided against a violation of § 6–902 of this subtitle shall apply only if:…
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§6–904. (a) (1) Any public school employee who is subject to a personnel action in violation of § 6–…
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§6–905. In any action brought under this subtitle, a court may: (1) Issue an injunction to restrain …
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§6–906. In any action brought under this subtitle, it is a defense that the personnel action was bas…
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§6–1001. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Career ladder” m…
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§6–1002. (a) (1) On or before July 1, 2024, each county board shall implement a career ladder that m…
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§6–1003. (a) Beginning with teachers listed under § 6–1002(h)(3) of this subtitle, as specified by t…
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§6–1004. (a) (1) There is a teacher leadership track on level four of the career ladder. (2) A teach…
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§6–1005. (a) Each county board may convene a local career ladder development board. (b) The membersh…
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§6–1006. (a) (1) There is an administrator track on level four of the career ladder. (2) The primary…
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§6–1007. (a) (1) In addition to the other requirements of this subtitle, movement up the career ladd…
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§6–1008. (a) Teachers are encouraged to obtain an NBC and participate in the career ladder. (b) (1) …
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§6–1009. (a) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, beginning on July 1, 2022, teacher sal…
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§6–1010. (a) Teacher evaluation systems used in connection with the career ladder shall: (1) Be alig…
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§6–1011. (a) (1) On or before July 1, 2024, the Department shall develop and design a new system of …
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§6–1012. (a) In this section, “nonclassroom teacher” means a position in a school for which, if the …
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§6–1013. The State Board, in consultation with the Professional Standards and Teacher Education Boar…
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§6–1101. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Coordinator of p…
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§6–1102. (a) There is an Academic Excellence Program in the Department. (b) The purpose of the Progr…
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§6–1103. (a) (1) The Department shall develop criteria for the selection of instructional coaches. (…
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§6–1104. (a) (1) Under the Program, the Department shall employ regional program managers to oversee…
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§6–1105. (a) (1) There is an Academic Excellence Fund. (2) The purpose of the Fund is to provide gra…
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§7–101.1. (a) (1) In this section the following terms have the meanings indicated. (2) “Economically…
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§7–102. (a) The Prince George’s County Board shall develop an affidavit of disclosure form to be com…
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§7–103.1. (a) The State Board shall explore the use of innovative school scheduling models, includin…
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§7–103.2. (a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, a county board may authorize the county sup…
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§7–104. (a) Principals and teachers in each public elementary and secondary school in this State may…
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§7–105. (a) This section is enacted so that the love of freedom and democracy, shown in the devotion…
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§7–107. On application and at no expense to the county or State, each county board may allow any pri…
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§7–108. (a) Each county board shall encourage the use of public school facilities for community purp…
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§7–109. (a) If the program and public school facility comply with the rules and regulations of the D…
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§7–110. (a) (1) A reasonable charge for heating, lighting, and janitorial services for use of public…
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§7–111. (a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, each public school under the jurisdiction of …
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§7–112. When a county board publishes a listing or a description of a course or courses for an indiv…
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§7–112.1. (a) Subject to the requirements of this section, the Department may develop a standardized…
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§7–113. A public school may not print or have printed a student’s Social Security number on any type…
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§7–114. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Private noncol…
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§7–115. (a) To facilitate the transfer of school–aged student dependents of active service members t…
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§7–115.1. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Dependent ch…
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§7–116. (a) The purpose of this section is to: (1) Acknowledge 36 U.S.C. § 106, which designates Sep…
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§7–117. (a) The Governor shall include the following amounts in the State budget to the Maryland Ass…
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§7–119. (a) (1) In this section, “classroom teacher” means a teacher who is primarily responsible an…
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§7–120. (a) In this section, “multiple–birth children” means twins, triplets, quadruplets, quintuple…
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§7–121. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “School–spo…
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§7–122. (a) In this section, “healthy school start time” means a school starting time of no earlier …
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§7–123. (a) In this section, “eligible organization” means a nonprofit organization that: (1) Provid…
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§7–124. (a) (1) There is a Remote Classroom Technology Grant Program in the State. (2) The purpose o…
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§7–125. (a) In this section, “unpaid meal debt” means debt owed to a school by a student for school …
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§7–126. All public schools in the State are encouraged to develop introductory career and technical …
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§7–127. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “CTE Committee”…
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§7–128. (a) In this section, “next most rigorous subject matter course” includes an honor course, an…
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§7–129. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Military–conne…
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§7–131. (a) In this section, “student athlete” means a student enrolled in a high school who partici…
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§7–132. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Career” means …
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§7–133. Each public school shall provide information to students, faculty, staff, and parents regard…
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§7–134. (a) In this section: (1) “Museum of cultural import” means a museum that provides historic a…
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§7–135. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Open–source” m…
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§7–136. (a) In this section, “Program” means the Holocaust Education Assistance Grant Program. (b) (…
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§7–137. (a) (1) The Department shall establish a program, when funding is available, to engage in pr…
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§7–201. (a) The State Board shall develop and implement a program to be administered by the county b…
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§7–202. (a) The State Board shall require a minimum level of reading ability for each grade 2 throug…
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§7–202.1. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Content stan…
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§7–203. (a) (1) The State Board, the State Superintendent, each county board, and each public school…
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§7–203.1. (a) (1) For fiscal years 2003 and 2004, the Department shall distribute grants to Tier I c…
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§7–203.2. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “Four–yea…
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§7–203.3. (a) (1) In this section, “assessment” means a locally, State, or federally mandated test t…
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§7–203.4. (a) (1) For each public school identified by the Department for comprehensive support and …
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§7–203.5. (a) Beginning with students in the 9th grade in the 2021–2022 school year, each school sys…
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§7–204. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Criterion-refe…
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§7–205. (a) In this section, “homeless youth” has the meaning stated in the McKinney–Vento Homeless …
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§7–205.1. (a) In this section, “CCR standard” means the college and career readiness standards estab…
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§7–206.1. (a) An individual honorably discharged from military service may apply to obtain a high sc…
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§7–207. (a) (1) There is a program of State Merit Scholastic Awards. (2) The awards shall be issued …
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§7–210. (a) Beginning in the 2022–2023 school year, a racially and culturally unbiased statewide kin…
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§7–212. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “FAFSA” means t…
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§7–301. (a) This section does not apply to a child under the age of 18 years who: (1) Has obtained a…
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§7–306. (a) (1) In this section, “restorative practices” means a communally and culturally responsiv…
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§7–306.1. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Restorative …
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§7–307. (a) (1) A principal, teacher, school security guard, or other school system personnel in any…
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§7–308. (a) A principal, assistant principal, or school security guard of a public school may make a…
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§7–309. (a) (1) In this section, “residential child care program” means a program that: (i) Provides…
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§7–310. (a) Each county board shall develop and disseminate to each public school within the county …
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§7–401. (a) With the assistance of the county health department, each county board shall provide: (1…
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§7–402. (a) The Department in consultation with the Maryland Department of Health shall adopt regula…
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§7–403. (a) (1) In cooperation with the State Board and the Maryland State Medical Society, the Mary…
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§7–404. (a) (1) Each county board or county health department shall provide hearing and vision scree…
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§7–406. (a) An individual who has tuberculosis in a communicable stage may not work in any capacity …
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§7–407. (a) In this section, “industrial quality eye protective device” means a device that meets th…
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§7–408. (a) The State Superintendent shall require each county superintendent to hold a fire drill i…
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§7–408.1. (a) Each nonpublic school in the State shall hold fire drills in accordance with the State…
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§7–409. (a) Each public school shall have a program of physical education that is given in a planned…
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§7–410. Each public school shall have a program of safety education that is organized and administer…
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§7–411. (a) The State Board shall develop and implement a program of drug addiction and prevention e…
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§7–411.1. (a) The State Board shall encourage the county boards to incorporate age–appropriate lesso…
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§7–412. (a) If a student seeks information to overcome any form of drug abuse, as defined in § 8-101…
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§7–413. (a) (1) By the fall of 1978, the State Board shall develop and implement a program of health…
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§7–414. (a) (1) Each county board may offer instruction in the safe operation of a motor vehicle to …
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§7–414.1. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Fund” means …
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§7–415. (a) (1) There is a School Health Program. (2) The general purpose of the Program is to imple…
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§7–416. (a) (1) In Baltimore City, the nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or other appropriate…
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§7–417. (a) In Caroline County the nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or other appropriate hea…
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§7–419. (a) A county board shall keep a copy of each inspection report concerning the asbestos inspe…
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§7–420. (a) The Department, in coordination with the Maryland Department of Health, shall establish …
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§7–421. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Health practit…
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§7–422. (a) Each public school that receives notice of a contaminated drinking water supply from the…
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§7–423. (a) This section only applies to vending machines in public schools that sell food items of …
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§7–423.1. (a) This section applies only in Baltimore County. (b) Except as provided in subsection (c…
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§7–424. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Bullying, hara…
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§7–424.1. (a) In this section, “bullying, harassment, or intimidation” has the meaning stated in § 7…
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§7–424.2. (a) (1) In this section, “school security officer” includes a school principal, another sc…
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§7–424.3. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Bullying, ha…
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§7–425. (a) Each county board shall develop and implement an automated external defibrillator progra…
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§7–426. (a) The Department and the Maryland Department of Health shall jointly establish guidelines …
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§7–426.1. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Anaphylactic…
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§7–426.2. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Anaphylaxis”…
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§7–426.3. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Anaphylaxis”…
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§7–426.4. (a) The Department and the Maryland Department of Health jointly shall establish guideline…
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§7–426.5. (a) Each county board shall establish a policy in accordance with school health guidelines…
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§7–426.6. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Asthma” mean…
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§7–426.7. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Asthma” mean…
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§7–427. (a) The Department, in collaboration with the Maryland Department of Health, shall provide a…
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§7–427.1. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Trauma–infor…
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§7–428. (a) The Department, in collaboration with the Maryland Department of Health, shall provide a…
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§7–429. (a) This section applies only in Howard County. (b) The county board shall cause to be condu…
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§7–430. (a) The Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission, in consultation with the Departme…
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§7–431. Each county board shall provide each student in grades six through twelve with the telephone…
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§7–432. (a) The Department, in collaboration with the Maryland Department of Health, shall provide a…
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§7–433. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Concussion” me…
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§7–434. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Heat acclimati…
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§7–435. (a) On or before December 1, 2017, the Department shall, in consultation with disability adv…
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§7–436. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “Athletic a…
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§7–438. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Behavioral hea…
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§7–439. (a) In this section, “nonpublic school” means a noncollegiate educational institution that: …
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§7–440. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Behavioral hea…
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§7–441. (a) Each public school is encouraged to post the appropriate telephone number for reporting …
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§7–442. (a) In this section, “sunscreen” means a topical sunscreen product that is: (1) Used to prev…
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§7–443. (a) On or before June 1, 2019, the Department, in consultation with the Maryland Department …
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§7–444. (a) On or before August 1, 2019, the Department and the Maryland Department of Health shall …
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§7–445. (a) In this section, “consent” means the unambiguous and voluntary agreement between all par…
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§7–446. (a) On or before December 31, 2020, the Department and the Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Cannab…
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§7–447. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Behavioral hea…
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§7–447.1. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Behavioral h…
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§7–448. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Electric retra…
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§7–449. (a) In this section, “menstrual hygiene products” means size–appropriate tampons or sanitary…
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§7–450. (a) In this section, “seizure action plan” means a written individualized health plan design…
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§7–451. (a) (1) Each middle school and high school shall develop a venue–specific emergency action p…
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§7–452. (a) (1) Each nonpublic middle school and high school that receives State funding shall devel…
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§7–453. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Network” means…
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§7–454. (a) In this section, “athletic program” means an intramural, interscholastic, or other schoo…
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§7–501. The General Assembly finds and declares that: (1) A statewide Youth Suicide Prevention Schoo…
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§7–502. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Program” means a …
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§7–503. (a) (1) There is a statewide Youth Suicide Prevention School Program administered by the Dep…
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§7–504. (a) (1) The Department shall adopt regulations that set eligibility guidelines for State fun…
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§7–505. (a) The Department shall: (1) As to each program receiving State funding: (i) Monitor its op…
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§7–506. (a) The local education agency and the local health department shall identify funds from pub…
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§7–601. (a) The State Board shall adopt and publish standards for the administration of the free fee…
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§7–602. (a) There is a State Free Feeding Program. (b) (1) Each year the State Superintendent shall …
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§7–603. Each public school and participating nonpublic school in this State shall provide a free fee…
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§7–604. Funds appropriated for the free feeding program shall be used to reimburse each county board…
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§7–605. (a) The General Assembly finds the following policies desirable in the administration and ap…
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§7–701. (a) (1) The State Board shall require each county board to provide in each elementary school…
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§7–702. (a) The State Superintendent shall exempt any elementary school from the requirements of thi…
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§7–703. (a) The free breakfast program under this subtitle shall be suspended if the per meal reimbu…
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§7–704. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Program” means…
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§7–801. IN EFFECT (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “…
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§7–801.1. (a) This section applies only: (1) In Montgomery County; and (2) To a school bus stop at a…
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§7–802. If an individual meets all other requirements established by the State Board, he may not be …
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§7–803. (a) Each county board may establish a procedure to provide for the use of its school buses, …
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§7–804. (a) In this section, “school vehicle” has the meaning stated in § 11–154 of the Transportati…
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§7–805. (a) A school bus may be used to transport any student who lives within the mileage limit, if…
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§7–806. (a) In Baltimore County, the Superintendent of Schools shall establish a Pupil Transportatio…
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§7–807. (a) This section applies only to Baltimore County. (b) A school bus driver shall pick up or …
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§7–808. (a) In this section, “school bus” has the meaning stated in § 11–153 of the Transportation A…
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§7–809. In Montgomery County, notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Montgomery County Boar…
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§7–810. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Fund” means th…
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§7–901. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Computer-based te…
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§7–902. The General Assembly finds that: (1) Technology applications can propel the State’s school s…
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§7–903. It is the purpose of this subtitle: (1) To offer incentives and opportunities for creative p…
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§7–904. (a) The State Superintendent may: (1) Procure and develop curriculum-based learning resource…
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§7–905. In awarding grants under § 7-904(a) of this subtitle, the State Superintendent shall give pr…
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§7–906. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any royalties or fees paid to any county boa…
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§7–907. (a) The State Superintendent and the Secretary of Commerce may provide assistance to an elig…
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§7–908. The State Superintendent, in collaboration with the Secretary of Commerce, may: (1) Provide …
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§7–909. (a) The State Superintendent may award grants to or enter into contracts with eligible conso…
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§7–910. IN EFFECT (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Digi…
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§7–1001. (a) There is a Maryland Technology Academy in the Department. (b) The purpose of the Academ…
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§7–1002. (a) The Department shall provide Maryland virtual learning opportunities that include: (1) …
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§7–1101. (a) In this subtitle the following terms have the meanings indicated. (b) “Behavior interve…
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§7–1102. (a) This section does not apply to the Juvenile Services Education Program. (b) A public ag…
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§7–1103. (a) In this section, each incident during a behavioral health intervention in which a stude…
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§7–1104. (a) (1) On or before December 1 each year, each public agency and nonpublic school shall su…
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§7–1105. Each public agency and nonpublic school shall develop policies and procedures in compliance…
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§7–1106. (a) A public agency and the local school system in which the public agency is located or a …
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§7–1107. (a) Subject to the requirements of this section, the State Superintendent shall, in consult…
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§7–1301. (a) The definitions in § 1–101 of this article do not apply to the Interstate Compact set f…
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§7–1302. On behalf of this State, the Governor shall execute, with the other member states, the Inte…
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§7–1303. The State of Maryland and other states, hereinafter “member states”, hereby enter into an I…
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§7–1401. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Quality online e…
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§7–1401.1. (a) This subtitle does not apply to: (1) A virtual learning opportunity offered by the De…
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§7–1402. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection and subject to the approval …
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§7–1403. (a) A student who is eligible for enrollment in a public school in the State is eligible to…
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§7–1404. (a) A virtual school shall provide each enrolled student: (1) Access to a sequential curric…
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§7–1405. (a) A virtual school shall provide to the parent or guardian of each enrolled student: (1) …
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§7–1406. (a) (1) A teacher assigned to a virtual school shall have a teacher’s certificate issued by…
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§7–1407. A virtual school shall maintain an administrative office in the State that shall be conside…
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§7–1408. A virtual school shall be evaluated each year by the county board based on the following cr…
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§7–1409. (a) (1) (i) The State Superintendent may assign the duties related to the oversight of virt…
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§7–1501. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Advisory Board” …
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§7–1502. (a) There is a Maryland Center for School Safety. (b) The Center is an independent unit wit…
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§7–1503. (a) There is a School Safety Subcabinet. (b) The Subcabinet is the governing board of the C…
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§7–1504. (a) There is a School Safety Subcabinet Advisory Board. (b) The Advisory Board shall includ…
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§7–1505. (a) In this section, “child care center” has the meaning stated in § 9.5–401 of this articl…
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§7–1506. (a) Beginning in fiscal year 2020 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Governor shall provi…
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§7–1507. (a) On or before September 1, 2018, the Subcabinet shall develop a model policy for the est…
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§7–1508. (a) (1) Each local school system shall designate a school safety coordinator. (2) A designa…
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§7–1509. (a) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Department, in consultation with t…
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§7–1510. (a) On or before June 15, 2019, and regularly thereafter, each local school system shall co…
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§7–1510.1. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Program” me…
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§7–1511. (a) Each behavioral health services coordinator under § 7–447 of this title shall develop p…
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§7–1512. (a) There is a Safe Schools Fund. (b) The purpose of the Fund is to provide grants to local…
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§7–1513. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Emergency eve…
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§7–1701. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Community school…
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§7–1702. (a) There is a Public School Opportunities Enhancement Program. (b) (1) The Department shal…
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§7–1703. (a) There is a Public School Opportunities Enhancement Grant in the Program. (b) (1) The De…
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§7–1704. (a) For fiscal year 2018, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropria…
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§7–1705. On or before December 31 of each year, the Department shall report to the General Assembly,…
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§7–1706. The Department shall adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this subtitle.
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§7–1801. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “College partner”…
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§7–1802. (a) (1) There is a Pathways in Technology Early College High School Program in the State. (…
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§7–1803. (a) (1) There is a P–TECH Planning Grant Program in the State. (2) The purpose of the P–TEC…
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§7–1804. (a) A P–TECH student may not be required to pay any cost that is related to enrollment and …
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§7–1805. The Department shall adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this subtitle.
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§7–1806. (a) On or before December 1 each year, the Department, in consultation with the Commission,…
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§7–1901. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “County Superinte…
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§7–1902. (a) (1) There is a LYNX High School at Frederick High School in Frederick County. (2) The L…
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§7–1903. (a) (1) On or before September 30, 2016, the County Superintendent shall develop, in consul…
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§7–1904. The LYNX High School may apply for and accept donations, grants, or other financial assista…
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§7–1905. (a) The County Superintendent shall conduct an evaluation of the LYNX High School each year…
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§7–2101. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Personally ident…
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§7–2102. The Department, in consultation with the Department of Information Technology and county bo…
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§7–2103. (a) The Department, in consultation with the Department of Information Technology and count…
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§7–2104. (a) The Department shall develop strategies to coordinate and assist local data governance …
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§7–2105. The Department shall adopt regulations to implement the requirements of this subtitle.
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§8–201. (a) In this subtitle, “gifted and talented student” means an elementary or secondary student…
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§8–202. The General Assembly finds that: (1) A gifted and talented student needs different services …
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§8–203. The State Board shall encourage each county board to develop and implement programs for gift…
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§8–301. In this subtitle, “blind child” means a child 6 years old or older and under 19 who has a vi…
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§8–302. (a) This section does not apply to a child whose physical condition makes the child’s instru…
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§8–303. The Department, each county board, and the Maryland School for the Blind shall work together…
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§8–304. (a) The Maryland School for the Blind shall adopt written standards for the admission and di…
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§8–305. (a) If the Maryland School for the Blind refuses to admit a child or dismisses a child, a pa…
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§8–306. Each local education agency in the State shall notify the parents or guardians of each blind…
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§8–307. Under § 2–206 of this article, the Maryland School for the Blind shall keep the State Board …
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§8–308. (a) In this section, “Board” has the meaning stated in § 8–310 of this subtitle. (b) Teacher…
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§8–309. (a) (1) Each county board shall pay the Maryland School for the Blind an amount equal to the…
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§8–310. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Board” means t…
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§8–311. (a) The Maryland School for the Blind shall establish and operate a program of enhanced serv…
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§8–312. (a) The Department of Education and the Maryland School for the Blind shall enter into a wri…
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§8–313. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “4–year average…
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§8–314. For information purposes, the budget submitted by the Governor to the General Assembly shall…
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§8–315. (a) Notwithstanding § 4–114 of this article and subject to regulations adopted by the Intera…
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§8–316. (a) Any person who has a blind child under the person’s control and who violates any provisi…
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§8–401. (a) (1) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Child with a …
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§8–402. (a) (1) A child with a disability who has been placed by a local school system or private no…
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§8–403. (a) The State and each local school system shall make a free appropriate public education av…
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§8–404. (a) The State Board shall adopt, as regulations, standards for the identification, evaluatio…
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§8–405. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Accessible cop…
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§8–405.1. (a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, at least one time each year at a student’s …
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§8–406. (a) In this section, “wraparound services”: (1) Means individualized services, excluding reg…
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§8–407. All proceedings held and decisions made pursuant to this subtitle shall be in conformance wi…
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§8–408. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Assessment” me…
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§8–410. (a) Each local school system shall provide or arrange for the transportation during the regu…
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§8–411. (a) (1) Each year the Governor shall place an item in the State budget for the education and…
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§8–412. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Child” means a…
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§8–412.1. (a) When a child with a disability reaches the age of 18 years, all rights accorded to par…
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§8–413. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Administrative…
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§8–413.1. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “Advocate…
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§8–415. (a) Reserved. (b) Reserved. (c) Reserved. (d) (1) In this subsection, “basic cost” as to eac…
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§8–416. (a) (1) There is a Maryland Infants and Toddlers Program in the Department. (2) The purpose …
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§8–417. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Nonpublic gene…
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§8–418. A local school system shall provide to the parents or guardians of a child with a disability…
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§8–419. (a) (1) In this section, “parentally–placed private school student” means a child with a dis…
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§8–420. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Developmental …
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§8–501. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Child in State–su…
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§8–502. It is the intent of the General Assembly that the State promote the education and well-being…
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§8–503. (a) Prior to or concurrent with the placement or modification of the placement of a child in…
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§8–504. (a) Within 2 school days after receiving notice under § 8-503 of this subtitle, a receiving …
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§8–505. (a) Each county board shall establish a dispute resolution process to address disputes regar…
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§8–506. (a) The Department shall ensure that each county board takes reasonable measures to implemen…
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§8–507. (a) In this section, “basic cost” means the average amount spent by a county board from coun…
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§8–601. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Eligible individu…
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§8–602. (a) There is a Hearing Aid and Language and Communication Video Loan Bank Program in the Dep…
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§8–603. (a) There is a permanent Hearing Aid and Language and Communication Video Loan Bank in the D…
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§8–604. (a) The Program shall lend a suitable hearing aid to a parent or legal guardian of an eligib…
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§8–605. The State Board shall adopt regulations to implement the provisions of this subtitle, includ…
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§8–606. (a) Beginning in 2011, no later than December 31 each year, the State Superintendent shall s…
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§8–701. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “At-risk youth” me…
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§8–702. A residential boarding education program for at-risk youth shall be operated under the super…
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§8–703. (a) A student shall be eligible to participate in a program if the student is: (1) A disadva…
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§8–704. (a) The Department may contract with an operator to provide at-risk youth in the State with …
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§8–705. (a) The Board shall govern a program. (b) (1) The Board consists of 25 members. (2) Of the 2…
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§8–707. Teachers and any other professional personnel at the program shall be paid an annual salary …
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§8–708. (a) The Board shall submit to the Department on or before July 1 of each year: (1) The name …
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§8–709. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Cost per pupil…
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§8–710. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Change in the …
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§9.5–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Advertisement” mea…
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§9.5–102. (a) The General Assembly declares that: (1) Minor children are not capable of protecting t…
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§9.5–105. Within 60 days after receiving the license or registration application, the Department sha…
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§9.5–106. Subject to the hearing provisions of § 9.5–107 of this subtitle: (1) If a licensee violate…
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§9.5–107. The Department may not suspend or revoke a license or registration unless the Department g…
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§9.5–108. A person aggrieved by a decision of the Department concerning a license or registration ma…
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§9.5–109. (a) A person aggrieved by a final decision of the highest administrative appellate authori…
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§9.5–110. (a) In connection with the issuance, suspension, or revocation of a license or registratio…
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§9.5–111. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Analysis” me…
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§9.5–112. Beginning October 1, 2016, the Department shall submit to the Senate Budget and Taxation C…
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§9.5–113. (a) In this section, “Program” means the Child Care Scholarship Program. (b) The Departmen…
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§9.5–113.1. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Fund” mean…
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§9.5–113.2. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Foster you…
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§9.5–114. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Child care l…
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§9.5–115. (a) In this section, “child care program” includes: (1) A child care center, as defined in…
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§9.5–116. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Community re…
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§9.5–117. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Anaphylactic…
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§9.5–201. In this subtitle, “Council” means the State Early Childhood Advisory Council.
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§9.5–202. (a) There is a State Early Childhood Advisory Council in the Department. (b) The purposes …
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§9.5–203. (a) The Council consists of the following members: (1) One member of the Senate of Marylan…
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§9.5–204. (a) The Governor shall designate the chair of the Council. (b) The Department shall provid…
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§9.5–205. (a) The Council shall meet at least three times per calendar year. (b) Meetings shall be: …
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§9.5–206. The Council may adopt procedures and bylaws as necessary to ensure the orderly transaction…
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§9.5–207. (a) A member of the Council appointed by the Governor who fails to attend at least 50% of …
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§9.5–208. (a) The Council shall: (1) Conduct a periodic statewide needs assessment concerning the qu…
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§9.5–301. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Child care prov…
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§9.5–302. (a) The Department shall implement a system of registration for family child care homes an…
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§9.5–303. (a) The State Board shall adopt regulations that relate to the registration of family chil…
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§9.5–303.1. (a) This subtitle does not apply to a family child care home or large family child care …
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§9.5–304. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a family child care home or large family…
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§9.5–305. (a) For purposes of this subtitle, a child care provider’s own children under the age of 2…
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§9.5–306. (a) A registration under this subtitle may be revoked, a child care provider may appeal fr…
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§9.5–307. (a) The State Superintendent or other authorized official or employee of the Department ma…
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§9.5–308. (a) The Department shall prepare and, as needed, update an informational pamphlet for pare…
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§9.5–309. (a) Upon receipt of the notification required under § 5–705.3 of the Family Law Article, t…
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§9.5–310. Within 30 days after a child under the age of 6 years enters care in a family child care h…
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§9.5–311. A person who violates § 9.5–304(a) of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conv…
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§9.5–312. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section and subject to the provisions of …
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§9.5–313. This subtitle may not be construed to impair or limit the authority granted to the Departm…
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§9.5–314. (a) There is a Family Child Care Provider Direct Grant Fund administered by the Department…
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§9.5–315. (a) The State Superintendent may delegate the authority to approve direct grants to any bo…
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§9.5–316. (a) The funds shall consist of: (1) Money specifically appropriated for the Direct Grant F…
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§9.5–317. (a) The Department may make a grant to an applicant only if: (1) The applicant meets the q…
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§9.5–318. (a) To apply for financial assistance, an applicant shall submit to the Department an appl…
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§9.5–319. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, the Department may set the terms and co…
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§9.5–320. (a) A person may not knowingly make or cause any false statement or report to be made in a…
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§9.5–321. The State Board shall promulgate such rules as are necessary to carry out the purposes of …
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§9.5–401. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Child” means an…
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§9.5–402. (a) (1) The General Assembly finds that: (i) A child is not capable of self–protection; an…
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§9.5–403. (a) This subtitle does not supersede: (1) Any right or power of the Maryland Department of…
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§9.5–404. (a) The State Board shall adopt rules and regulations for licensing and operating child ca…
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§9.5–405. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a person shall be licensed by the Depar…
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§9.5–406. (a) An applicant for a license shall submit an application to the Department on the form t…
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§9.5–407. The Department shall issue a license to any applicant who meets the requirements of this s…
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§9.5–408. (a) (1) A license authorizes the licensee to operate a child care center while the license…
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§9.5–409. (a) Each initial license and letter of compliance expires on the second anniversary of its…
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§9.5–410. A license issued under this subtitle is not transferable.
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§9.5–411. (a) Subject to the hearing requirements of this section, the Department may deny a license…
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§9.5–412. (a) The State Superintendent or other authorized official or employee of the Department ma…
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§9.5–413. Within 30 days after a child under the age of 6 years enters care in a child care center, …
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§9.5–414. (a) Each employee, as defined in § 5–550 of the Family Law Article, of a child care center…
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§9.5–415. Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the State Superintendent in a contested case, …
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§9.5–416. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a person may not operate a child care c…
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§9.5–417. A person who violates § 9.5–405(a) or § 9.5–416(a) of this subtitle is guilty of a misdeme…
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§9.5–418. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section and subject to the provisions of …
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§9.5–419. (a) On receipt of the notification required under § 5–705.3 of the Family Law Article, the…
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§9.5–420. (a) All restrictions imposed by the laws, ordinances, or regulations of all subordinate ju…
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§9.5–501. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Employee” means…
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§9.5–502. (a) The Department may establish child care centers for the children of State employees in…
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§9.5–503. (a) The Maryland Department of Health and the Department of General Services shall coopera…
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§9.5–504. (a) In this section, “pilot program” means the child care centers established in State–occ…
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§9.5–505. (a) Within 30 days after a child under the age of 6 years enters care in a child care cent…
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§9.5–601. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Child care cent…
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§9.5–602. (a) There is a Child Care Quality Incentive Grant Program administered by the Department. …
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§9.5–603. (a) The State Superintendent may delegate the authority to approve direct incentive grants…
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§9.5–604. (a) The grant funds shall consist of: (1) Money specifically appropriated for the Child Ca…
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§9.5–605. The Department may award a direct incentive grant to an applicant only if: (1) The applica…
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§9.5–606. (a) To apply for a direct incentive grant, an applicant shall submit to the Department an …
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§9.5–607. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, the Department may set the terms and co…
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§9.5–608. (a) A person may not knowingly make or cause any false statement or report to be made in a…
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§9.5–609. The State Superintendent shall adopt regulations necessary to carry out the purposes of th…
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§9.5–701. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Family child ca…
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§9.5–702. In according family child care providers and their representatives rights under this subti…
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§9.5–703. (a) There shall be only one appropriate bargaining unit of family child care providers in …
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§9.5–704. (a) The Department shall designate appropriate representatives to participate in collectiv…
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§9.5–705. The certification of an exclusive representative of family child care providers by the Dep…
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§9.5–706. (a) A provider organization may not call or direct a strike or other collective cessation …
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§9.5–707. (a) This subtitle may not be construed to make family child care providers employees of th…
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§9.5–801. In this subtitle, “Council” means the Office of Child Care Advisory Council.
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§9.5–802. There is an Office of Child Care Advisory Council.
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§9.5–803. (a) (1) The Council consists of at least 25 members, but no more than 31 members. (2) In a…
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§9.5–804. The Council shall: (1) Advise and counsel the Early Childhood Development Division of the …
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§9.5–901. In this subtitle, “Office” means the Office of Child Care within the Department.
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§9.5–902. (a) There is a Child Care Accreditation Support Fund. (b) The Fund may only be used by the…
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§9.5–903. (a) There is a Child Care Incentive Grant Program. (b) The Office may award funding to a c…
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§9.5–904. (a) There is a Maryland Child Care Credential Program. (b) An individual may apply to the …
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§9.5–905. (a) There is a Child Care Career and Professional Development Fund. (b) The Office may awa…
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§9.5–906. (a) The Office shall award a program that participates in the Maryland EXCELS Program a bo…
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§9.5–907. Priority in providing awards under this subtitle shall be given to child care providers or…
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§9.5–908. (a) The Department shall designate a primary contact employee for early child care in the …
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§9.5–1001. (a) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Applicant” mean…
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§9.5–1002. (a) A family support center shall be known as a “Patty Center”. (b) A family support cent…
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§9.5–1003. (a) A center shall provide services including: (1) Parental skills training, parent educa…
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§9.5–1004. (a) Before operating a center, the provider shall submit to the Intermediary a plan that …
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§9.5–1101. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2028 PER CHAPTER 779 OF 2023 // (a) In this subtitl…
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§9.5–1102. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2028 PER CHAPTER 779 OF 2023 // (a) (1) There is an…
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§9.5–1103. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2028 PER CHAPTER 779 OF 2023 // (a) (1) On or befor…
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§9.5–1104. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2028 PER CHAPTER 779 OF 2023 // (a) On or before De…
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§9.7–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Operator” means a …
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§9.7–102. (a) There is an Adult High School Pilot Program. (b) The general purpose of the Program is…
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§9.7–103. (a) The Department, in consultation with the Maryland Department of Labor, may approve up …
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§9.7–104. (a) (1) To establish a pilot under the Program, an applicant shall submit to the Departmen…
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§9.7–105. (a) (1) The Department and the Maryland Department of Labor shall establish qualifications…
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§9.7–106. (a) An Advisory Board shall govern a pilot. (b) (1) An Advisory Board shall consist of at …
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§9.7–107. (a) The Program may provide grants to pilots approved under and operating in accordance wi…
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§9.7–108. (a) An operator shall conduct an evaluation of the pilot each year. (b) The operator, afte…
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§9.7–109. (a) Beginning October 1, 2018, and on or before October 1 each year thereafter, the operat…
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§9.7–110. (a) If the Department and the Maryland Department of Labor agree that the Program is not e…
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§9.9–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Community school” …
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§9.9–102. The purpose of a community school is to help students and families overcome the in–school …
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§9.9–103. (a) There are community schools in the State. (b) A community school shall: (1) Promote ac…
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§9.9–104. (a) (1) A community school shall have an experienced and qualified community school coordi…
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§9.9–104.1. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Fund” mean…
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§9.9–105. (a) Subject to the approval required under § 9.9–106 of this title, a local school system …
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§9.9–106. (a) This section does not apply to a community school that receives funding under § 5–223 …
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§9.9–107. (a) This section does not apply to a community school that receives funding under § 5–223 …
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§9.10–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Inspector General…
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§9.10–102. (a) There is a Maryland Office of the Inspector General for Education. (b) The Office is …
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§9.10–103. (a) There is an Inspector General in the Maryland Office of the Inspector General for Edu…
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§9.10–104. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Inspector General sha…
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§9.10–105. (a) On or before December 1 each year, the Office shall submit a report to the State Supe…
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§9.11–101. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2026 PER CHAPTER 480 OF 2022 // (a) In this title t…
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§9.11–102. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2026 PER CHAPTER 480 OF 2022 // (a) There is a Mary…
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§9.11–103. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2026 PER CHAPTER 480 OF 2022 // (a) There is a Mary…
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§9–101. (a) There is a Maryland Public Charter School Program. (b) The general purpose of the Progra…
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§9–102. In this title, “public charter school” means a public school that: (1) Is nonsectarian in al…
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§9–102.1. (a) The State Board may grant a waiver from § 9–102(3) of this title to a public charter s…
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§9–102.2. (a) A public charter school may give greater weight to a student’s lottery status as part …
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§9–102.3. (a) In accordance with § 9–104 of this title, a county board may grant a waiver from § 9–1…
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§9–103. The public chartering authority for the granting of a charter shall be a county board of edu…
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§9–104. (a) (1) An application to establish a public charter school shall be submitted to the county…
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§9–104.1. (a) In this section, “eligible public charter school” means a public charter school that h…
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§9–105. A member of the professional staff of a public charter school shall be subject to the same c…
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§9–106. (a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, a public charter school shall comply with the…
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§9–107. (a) A public chartering authority may not grant a charter to a public charter school whose o…
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§9–108. (a) Employees of a public charter school: (1) Are public school employees, as defined in §§ …
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§9–109. (a) A county board shall disburse to a public charter school an amount of county, State, and…
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§9–110. (a) (1) Each county board shall develop a public charter school policy and provide it to the…
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§9–111. (a) (1) If, with the approval of the State Superintendent, a county board determines that a …
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§9–112. Any portion of a building or property occupied and used by a public charter school shall be …
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§10–101. (a) In this division the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Charter” means t…
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§10–201. This subtitle is the Maryland Charter for Higher Education which is a statement of policy f…
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§10–202. Public higher education in Maryland should be based on the following principles: (1) The pe…
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§10–203. (a) It is the goal of the State that public senior higher education institutions be funded …
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§10–204. Public institutions of higher education shall: (1) Provide postsecondary education to stude…
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§10–205. (a) It is the goal of the State that at least 55% of Maryland’s adults age 25 to 64 will ho…
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§10–206. The Governor and General Assembly shall: (1) Establish broad policy regarding higher educat…
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§10–207. The Maryland Higher Education Commission shall: (1) Advise the Governor and General Assembl…
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§10–208. The governing boards of public senior higher education institutions shall, with respect to …
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§10–209. (a) The University System of Maryland shall provide through its various campuses and progra…
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§10–210. (a) The community colleges of the State shall provide a diverse range of education services…
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§10–211. (a) The private nonprofit institutions of higher education in the State are an important ed…
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§10–212. (a) Regional higher education centers in the State are important educational resources and …
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§10–213. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Business enti…
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§10–214. The General Assembly finds that: (1) The State of Maryland wishes to provide all of its cit…
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§11–101. There is a Maryland Higher Education Commission.
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§11–102. (a) The Commission consists of 12 members appointed by the Governor with the advice and con…
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§11–103. (a) Each year from among the members of the Commission: (1) The Governor shall designate a …
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§11–104. (a) The Governor shall appoint, with the advice and consent of the Senate, a Secretary of H…
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§11–105. (a) (1) In this section, “emerging workforce need program” means a graduate level program i…
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§11–106. (a) (1) The Commission shall establish: (i) A Faculty Advisory Council; (ii) A Student Advi…
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§11–107. (a) The Commission may authorize the Secretary, acting through the Attorney General, to see…
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§11–108. (a) There is an Access to Mental Health Advisory Committee. (b) The Committee consists of t…
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§11–201. The Commission shall establish minimum requirements for issuing certificates, diplomas, and…
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§11–202. (a) (1) Except as provided in § 11–202.1 of this subtitle, an institution of postsecondary …
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§11–202.1. (a) A private nonprofit institution of higher education operating under a charter granted…
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§11–202.2. (a) (1) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Fully onli…
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§11–202.3. At least twice a year, the Commission shall peruse federal databases and other informatio…
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§11–203. (a) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Commission may require any institu…
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§11–204. (a) If the Commission believes that an institution of postsecondary education does not meet…
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§11–205. (a) The Commission may summarily order the revocation or suspension of a certificate of app…
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§11–206. (a) This section does not apply to: (1) New programs proposed to be implemented by public a…
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§11–206.1. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Private non…
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§11–206.2. (a) On or before January 1, 2025, and each January 1 thereafter, the Commission shall rev…
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§11–206.3. (a) In this section, “institution” means: (1) A public senior higher education institutio…
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§11–206.4. (a) Notwithstanding the provisions of §§ 11–206 and 11–206.1 of this subtitle and subject…
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§11–206.5. (a) In this section, “Graduate Professional Certificate Program” means a program that: (1…
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§11–206.6. (a) (1) An institution of higher education may request to establish a program that leads …
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§11–206.7. (a) The Commission shall establish a program evaluation unit to evaluate new programs and…
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§11–207. (a) The Commission shall: (1) Establish procedures for transfer of students between the pub…
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§11–207.1. (a) Any credits earned for a course at a community college in the State in accordance wit…
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§11–208. (a) In this section, “national accreditation” means teacher education accreditation by an a…
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§11–209. (a) In this section, “near completer” means an individual who has completed some college cr…
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§11–210. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Annual revenu…
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§11–211. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Closing insti…
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§11–301. In this subtitle, “governing board” includes the board of trustees of a community college.
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§11–302. (a) (1) The president of each public institution of higher education is responsible for dev…
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§11–303. (a) The Commission, with the assistance of the presidents of the institutions required to d…
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§11–304. (a) (1) The president of each public institution shall prepare a performance accountability…
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§11–305. Performance accountability plans developed under this subtitle shall: (1) Be based on the i…
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§11–306. (a) Every year the president of each public institution of higher education shall submit to…
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§11–307. The Commission shall: (1) Compile and review the reports of the institutions and system; an…
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§11–308. The Commission may adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this subtitle, includin…
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§11–401. (a) (1) Before any institution of postsecondary education operating in this State discontin…
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§11–402.1. (a) This section does not apply to the recruitment of a foreign student who is: (1) Resid…
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§11–403. (a) The Commission shall maintain a list of State higher education institutions, including …
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§11–404. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, an institution of higher ed…
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§11–405. (a) In this section, “Fund” means the Nurse Support Program Assistance Fund. (b) (1) There …
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§11–406. (a) In this section, “cultural diversity” means the inclusion of those racial and ethnic gr…
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§11–407. (a) The Commission may require reasonable annual reports and data from a for–profit institu…
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§11–407.1. If a private nonprofit institution of higher education engages in a reportable incident, …
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§11–408. (a) Each institution of postsecondary education that operates in the State and that is requ…
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§11–501. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Commission” mean…
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§11–502. (a) There is a Maryland Fire-Rescue Education and Training Commission in the Maryland Highe…
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§11–503. (a) Subject to the authority of the Secretary, the Commission shall: (1) Keep minutes of it…
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§11–601. (a) (1) By August 1, 1993, the governing body of each institution of higher education shall…
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§11–602. (a) In this section, “Fund” means the Legal Representation Fund for Title IX Proceedings. (…
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§11–701. In cooperation with the State’s public and private nonprofit institutions of postsecondary …
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§11–702. The purpose of the College Preparation Intervention Program is to raise the level of academ…
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§11–703. The College Preparation Intervention Program may include activities to: (1) Improve diagnos…
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§11–704. Each year, the Commission shall submit a report to the Governor and the General Assembly of…
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§11–705. The Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of at least $750,000 …
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§11–801. (a) There is a Maryland Digital Library in the Commission. (b) The purpose of the Maryland …
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§11–802. On receipt of recommendations from the Maryland Digital Library Advisory Council the Commis…
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§11–803. The Maryland Digital Library, in collaboration with the county libraries, Enoch Pratt Free …
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§11–804. On or before October 1 of each year, the Maryland Digital Library Advisory Council shall su…
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§11–901. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Committee” means…
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§11–902. (a) On or before December 1, 2007, in order to coordinate the distribution of instructional…
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§11–903. (a) On the request of an eligible blind or print disabled student, the Library shall reques…
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§11–904. (a) The electronic format of printed instructional material provided by a publisher to the …
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§11–905. Beginning in fiscal year 2009 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Governor shall include i…
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§11–906. (a) Nothing in this subtitle shall be construed to require the Committee, the Library, or a…
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§11–1001. (a) The Commission shall attempt to use to the greatest extent feasible minority business …
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§11–1101. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Nonprofit organ…
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§11–1102. There is a Maryland Higher Education Outreach and College Access Program.
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§11–1103. The purposes of the Program are to: (1) Encourage low–income Maryland high school students…
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§11–1104. (a) The Commission shall administer the Program. (b) To carry out the purposes of the Prog…
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§11–1105. (a) To be eligible for participation in the Program, a nonprofit organization shall: (1) B…
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§11–1106. (a) The Commission shall prepare a report on the Program that includes: (1) A summary of t…
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§11–1107. (a) For fiscal year 2023, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropri…
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§11–1201. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, this subtitle applies only to in…
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§11–1202. (a) Each institution of higher education shall establish a policy that addresses heroin an…
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§11–1203. (a) The policy established under this subtitle shall include: (1) Training for campus poli…
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§11–1204. (a) On or before October 1 each year, each institution of higher education shall report to…
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§11–1301. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Administration”…
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§11–1302. (a) There is a James W. Hubbard Inclusive Higher Education Grant Program. (b) The Program …
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§11–1303. (a) The Program shall be administered by the Commission, in consultation with the Departme…
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§11–1304. To qualify for a grant under the Program, an institution of higher education shall develop…
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§11–1305. (a) Beginning January 1, 2019, and each 6 months thereafter, an institution of higher educ…
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§11–1401. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “CompTIA” means …
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§11–1402. (a) There is a Cyber Warrior Diversity Program at: (1) Baltimore City Community College; (…
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§11–1403. Each Program shall provide students with the training necessary to achieve the following C…
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§11–1405. (a) Subject to the requirements of this section, for fiscal year 2020 and each fiscal year…
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§11–1406. The governing entities may adopt policies necessary to carry out this subtitle.
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§11–1601. (a) This section does not apply to an institution of higher education that does not have a…
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§11–1602. This subtitle may be cited as the Jordan McNair Act.
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§11–1701. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Emergency assis…
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§11–1702. (a) There is a Hunger–Free Campus Grant Program. (b) The purpose of the Program is to: (1)…
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§11–1703. (a) The Commission shall designate as a hunger–free campus any campus of a 4–year institut…
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§11–1704. For fiscal year 2023 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Governor shall include in the an…
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§11–1705. (a) (1) The Commission shall allocate grant funding to any 4–year or 2–year public institu…
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§11–1706. (a) Not later than 2 years after establishing the Program, the Commission shall report to …
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§11–1801. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JULY 31, 2027 PER CHAPTER 342 OF 2024 // (a) In this subtitle…
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§11–1802. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JULY 31, 2027 PER CHAPTER 342 OF 2024 // (a) There is a Finan…
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§11–1803. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JULY 31, 2027 PER CHAPTER 342 OF 2024 // (a) On or before Aug…
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§11–1804. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JULY 31, 2027 PER CHAPTER 342 OF 2024 // (a) A financial well…
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§11–1805. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JULY 31, 2027 PER CHAPTER 342 OF 2024 // (a) (1) On or before…
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§11–1901. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Committee” mean…
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§11–1902. (a) There is a Maryland Pathway to Nursing Pilot Program in the Commission. (b) The goals …
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§11–1903. (a) There is a Maryland Pathway to Nursing Advisory Committee. (b) The Committee shall ass…
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§12–101. (a) In order to foster the development of a consolidated system of public higher education,…
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§12–101.1. The University System of Maryland may not include Morgan State University.
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§12–102. (a) (1) There is a body corporate and politic known as the University System of Maryland. (…
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§12–103. (a) (1) In December each year, the Board of Regents shall elect from among the members of t…
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§12–104. (a) In addition to any other powers granted and duties imposed by this title, and subject t…
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§12–104.1. (a) In this section, “high impact economic development activity” means an initiative, tra…
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§12–105. (a) (1) In consultation with the institutions and the Chancellor, the Board shall: (i) Esta…
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§12–106. (a) (1) In consultation with the presidents of the constituent institutions and the Univers…
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§12–107. (a) In consultation with the Maryland Higher Education Commission and the Chancellor, the B…
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§12–108. (a) (1) The Board of Regents shall appoint a Chancellor of the University System of Marylan…
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§12–109. (a) (1) Except as provided in Subtitle 3 of this title, and subject to paragraph (2) of thi…
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§12–110. (a) (1) Upon the recommendation of the Chancellor who shall consult with the presidents, an…
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§12–111. (a) Except as otherwise provided by law, appointments of the University System of Maryland …
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§12–112. (a) (1) Except as provided in § 11-203(e) of the State Finance and Procurement Article, the…
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§12–113. (a) Consistent with § 15–107 of this article and any other applicable law, the Board of Reg…
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§12–114. (a) There is a University Textbook Consortium within the University System of Maryland. (b)…
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§12–114.2. (a) Each constituent institution shall develop a method to clearly and conspicuously show…
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§12–115. (a) In this section, “candidate”, “contribution”, and “political committee” have the meanin…
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§12–116. (a) There is a University of Maryland Agriculture and Natural Resources Internship Program.…
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§12–117. (a) In this section, “collegiate recovery program” means a program that provides support an…
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§12–118. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Center” means…
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§12–119. (a) There is a Universities at Shady Grove Regional Higher Education Center within the Univ…
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§12–120. (a) The University of Maryland School of Medicine shall provide clinical care at the Univer…
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§12–121. (a) The University of Maryland School of Medicine shall provide specialized clinical care a…
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§12–122. On or before January 1, 2023, the University System of Maryland shall manage the developmen…
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§12–123. (a) (1) There is a Center for Cybersecurity at the University of Maryland Baltimore County …
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§12–201. (a) (1) The Board shall establish: (i) A Council of University System Presidents; (ii) A Co…
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§12–301. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Center” means th…
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§12–302. The General Assembly finds that: (1) Fundamental research is the building block of a knowle…
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§12–303. (a) (1) There is a University of Maryland, which is a strategic partnership between the fol…
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§12–304. (a) There is an MPowering Joint Steering Council. (b) The Council consists of members appoi…
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§12–305. (a) (1) There is a Center for Maryland Advanced Ventures at the University of Maryland. (2)…
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§12–306. (a) (1) There is a University of Maryland Center for Economic and Entrepreneurship Developm…
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§13–101. (a) It is the intent of the General Assembly that the University of Maryland Global Campus:…
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§13–102. (a) (1) There is a Maryland Statewide Medical Education and Training System in the Universi…
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§13–103. (a) There is a Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute in the University of Maryland. (b) (1) Th…
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§13–104. (a) In this section, “Fund” means the Small Business Development Center Network Fund. (b) T…
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§13–105. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Fund” means t…
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§13–106. (a) In this section, “Institute” means the Institute for Public Leadership at the Universit…
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§13–107. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Program” or “…
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§13–201. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Day” means, exce…
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§13–202. (a) If authorized by the Board of Regents or its designee, nurses and graduates of register…
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§13–203. (a) If, following informal discussion with the supervisor, a dispute remains unresolved, th…
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§13–204. A decision may not be made at any step of the grievance procedure that conflicts with or mo…
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§13–205. (a) Within 5 days from the date on which the employee receives the charges for removal as e…
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§13–205.1. (a) This section applies only to a regular full–time or part–time employee who is represe…
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§13–206. (a) In cases of appeal to an arbitrator, each party is responsible for any expense incurred…
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§13–207. (a) The defense of sovereign immunity may not be available to the University, unless otherw…
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§13–301. (a) In this subtitle, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the following words ha…
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§13–302. It is hereby found and determined that: (1) The purposes of the medical system are to provi…
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§13–303. (a) Prior to the transfer date: (1) The Board of Public Works shall approve the articles of…
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§13–304. (a) The government of the Medical System Corporation is vested in the Board of Directors. (…
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§13–305. (a) The medical system will serve as the primary clinical setting for University students i…
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§13–306. (a) Prior to the transfer date and to the 1st day of each fiscal year thereafter, the Board…
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§13–307. (a) On the transfer date the Board of Public Works, the Board of Regents, and any other req…
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§13–308. (a) On the transfer date the Medical System Corporation shall take all legal action necessa…
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§13–309. In order to provide financial independence and stability to the Medical System Corporation,…
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§13–310. Obligations of the Medical System Corporation: (1) Are payable only from assets of the Medi…
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§13–311. (a) The Medical System Corporation and its corporate existence shall continue until termina…
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§13–312. This subtitle, being necessary for the health and welfare of the State and its inhabitants,…
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§13–313. The provisions of this subtitle are severable, and if any of its provisions are held uncons…
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§13–401. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Medical System C…
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§13–402. (a) The Maryland Department of Health shall negotiate with the Medical System Corporation t…
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§13–403. (a) (1) On the transfer date, the Medical System Corporation shall take all legal action ne…
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§13–404. (a) This section shall be effective only if the transfer, lease, or other transfer arrangem…
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§13–405. (a) (1) This section shall be effective only if the transfer or lease authorized by this su…
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§13–501. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Advisory Council…
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§13–502. It is hereby found and determined that: (1) The State of Maryland has been a national pione…
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§13–503. (a) There is a Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems. (b) The Institute…
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§13–504. (a) In accordance with this subtitle, the Institute shall be the State administrative agenc…
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§13–505. (a) (1) The EMS Board consists of 11 members appointed by the Governor. (2) Of the 11 membe…
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§13–506. (a) With the approval of the Governor, the EMS Board shall appoint an Executive Director. (…
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§13–507. (a) (1) A majority of the full authorized membership of the EMS Board is a quorum for the t…
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§13–508. (a) (1) In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this subtitle, the EMS Board may: …
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§13–509. (a) In addition to the duties set forth elsewhere in this subtitle, the EMS Board shall dev…
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§13–510. In accordance with the Emergency Medical System plan and other relevant policies adopted by…
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§13–511. (a) There is a statewide Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council to advise and assist t…
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§13–512. (a) The power of the Board of Regents over plans, proposals, and projects of units in the U…
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§13–513. (a) The Study Center’s primary mission is research, with particular emphasis on establishin…
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§13–514. (a) The R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center is the primary adult clinical resource center fo…
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§13–515. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “Ambulance…
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§13–516. IN EFFECT (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Car…
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§13–517. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Automated ext…
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§13–518. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Automated ext…
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§13–601. (a) There is a University of Maryland Police Force. (b) (1) A University of Maryland police…
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§13–701. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Institution” …
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§13–702. (a) Any currency or item of tangible personal property lost or abandoned on property owned,…
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§13–703. (a) (1) In this section, “recyclable materials” means materials that: (i) If not recycled, …
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§13–704. Notwithstanding §§ 5–505 and 5–506 of the General Provisions Article, an employee of the Un…
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§13–801. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Board” means the…
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§13–802. (a) There is a Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine. (b) In addition t…
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§13–803. (a) There is a Budget and Program Review Board. (b) The Board is responsible for determinin…
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§13–804. (a) To calculate the actual costs of the professional instructional program of the College,…
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§14–101. (a) (1) There is a body corporate and politic known as Morgan State University. (2) The Uni…
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§14–101.1. Morgan State University may not be included in the University System of Maryland.
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§14–102. (a) The government of the University is vested in the Board of Regents. (b) The Board of Re…
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§14–103. (a) Each year the Board of Regents: (1) Shall elect one of its nonstudent members as its ch…
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§14–104. (a) In addition to any other powers granted and duties imposed by this subtitle, and subjec…
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§14–104.1. (a) In this section, “high impact economic development activity” means an initiative, tra…
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§14–105. The interest or other income from the investment of any funds of the University shall be cr…
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§14–106. (a) There is a Morgan State University Police Force. (b) (1) A University police officer ha…
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§14–107. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Institution” …
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§14–108. (a) (1) The University may establish a distinguished scholar position at the University kno…
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§14–109. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Computer-base…
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§14–110. (a) Consistent with § 15–107 of this article and any other applicable law, the Board of Reg…
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§14–201. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “President” means…
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§14–202. This subtitle does not apply to a member of the faculty, an executive staff member, or a pr…
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§14–203. The President may delegate to the Office of Administrative Hearings the authority to conduc…
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§14–204. (a) (1) Except as provided in § 14-205 of this subtitle, a vice president or program direct…
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§14–205. (a) A vice president or program director may remove a classified employee who has completed…
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§14–206. (a) (1) A vice president or program director may suspend a classified employee without pay …
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§14–207. (a) This section does not apply to a suspension pending the disposition of a charge for rem…
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§14–208. (a) If a classified employee is transferred involuntarily to a different class that has a l…
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§14–209. (a) Except as otherwise specifically provided by State law, the University, its officers, a…
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§14–301. (a) For purposes of this subtitle, “grievance” means a dispute between an employee and the …
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§14–302. (a) The Secretary of Budget and Management shall provide forms for initiating and processin…
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§14–303. (a) Before initiating a grievance proceeding, a classified employee shall present the matte…
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§14–304. (a) Within the time specified in § 14-303 of this subtitle, the grievant may initiate a gri…
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§14–305. (a) Within 10 days after receiving a decision under § 14-304 of this subtitle, a grievant o…
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§14–306. (a) (1) Within 15 days after receiving a decision under § 14-305 of this subtitle, a grieva…
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§14–307. (a) (1) On conclusion of each step of a grievance proceeding, a copy of the grievance and i…
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§14–308. A decision may not be made at any step of the grievance procedure that conflicts with or mo…
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§14–401. There is a St. Mary’s College of Maryland, a public honors college, located in St. Mary’s C…
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§14–402. (a) The government of St. Mary’s College of Maryland is vested in the Board of Trustees of …
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§14–403. (a) Each year the Board shall elect from among its members: (1) A chairman; and (2) Any oth…
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§14–404. (a) In addition to any other powers granted and duties imposed by this title, and subject t…
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§14–405. (a) The Board of Trustees shall prepare and implement both a capital and operating budget f…
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§14–406. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Institution” …
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§14–407. (a) Each year, as required by the Secretary, St. Mary’s College of Maryland shall report to…
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§14–408. (a) (1) (i) On the recommendation of the President, and in accordance with the requirements…
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§14–409. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Computer-base…
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§14–410. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Academic year…
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§14–411. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Fund” means t…
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§15–101. (a) Each public institution of higher education shall accept for admission any graduate of …
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§15–102. (a) Each public institution of higher education may honor credit cards as payment for: (1) …
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§15–103. Each public institution of higher education that provides access to its campus or its stude…
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§15–104. (a) It is the public policy of the State that endowment funds of public institutions of hig…
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§15–105. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the governing boards of the pub…
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§15–106. Each governing board shall develop a policy for the waiver of tuition, and may develop a po…
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§15–106.1. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “Foster …
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§15–106.2. (a) In this section, “residency requirement” means the requirement of a public senior hig…
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§15–106.3. (a) In this section, “National Guard student” means a student who is enrolled in a public…
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§15–106.4. (a) This section applies to the following individuals: (1) An active service member; (2) …
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§15–106.5. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Academic ye…
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§15–106.6. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Fund” means…
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§15–106.7. (a) In this section, “State or local public safety employee” has the meaning stated in § …
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§15–106.8. (a) In this section, “individual”: (1) Includes an undocumented immigrant individual; and…
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§15–106.9. (a) In this section, “residency requirement” means the requirement of a public senior hig…
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§15–106.10. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Deaf or ha…
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§15–106.11. (a) In this section, “returned Peace Corps volunteer” means a person who has been certif…
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§15–107. Public senior higher educational institutions and their governing boards are encouraged to …
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§15–108. (a) In this section, “employee leave time” means the following types of leave: (1) Holiday …
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§15–109. (a) This section applies only to a public institution of higher education that owns, manage…
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§15–110. A public institution of higher education may not print or have printed an employee’s or a s…
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§15–111. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Credit card” …
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§15–112. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “Bookstore…
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§15–113. (a) The Commission, in consultation with the public institutions of higher education in the…
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§15–114. (a) In this section, “degree plan” means a statement of the course of study requirements th…
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§15–115. (a) Each public institution of higher education in the State shall: (1) Develop a pathway s…
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§15–116. Each public senior higher education institution shall dedicate a portion of institutional f…
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§15–117. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the standard number of cred…
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§15–118. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “Debt” mea…
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§15–119. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “School–sp…
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§15–120. (a) A public institution of higher education shall allow an individual with an unpaid balan…
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§15–121. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Cost of atten…
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§15–122. (a) This section applies only to an institution of higher education that awards a degree th…
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§15–123. Beginning with the 2018–2019 academic year and annually thereafter, each public institution…
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§15–124. (a) In this section, “eligible service member” means: (1) An active service member; and (2)…
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§15–125. An institution of higher education may not refer to a noncredit or credit course as an appr…
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§15–126. (a) This section applies if, after empirical review, the State Board determines that the co…
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§15–127. (a) (1) In this section, “dually enrolled student” means a student who is dually enrolled i…
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§15–128. (a) Subject to subsection (d) of this section, for fiscal year 2023, the Governor shall inc…
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§15–129. (a) In this section, “Fund” means the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Reserve …
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§15–130. (a) In this section, “athletic program” means any intercollegiate athletic program at a pub…
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§15–130.1. (a) In this section, “athletic program” means any intercollegiate athletic program at a p…
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§15–131. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Public instit…
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§15–132. If an institution of higher education provides an identification card to students, the inst…
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§15–133. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Collaborative…
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§15–134. (a) In this section, “prior learning examination” includes Advanced Placement Program exami…
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§15–135. (a) In this section, “student athlete” means a student enrolled at a public institution of …
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§15–136. (a) (1) In this section, “public senior higher education institution” means: (i) The consti…
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§15–137. (a) Each public institution of higher education shall adopt a written policy that provides …
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§15–138. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Community of …
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§15–139. (a) In this section, “extenuating circumstances” includes: (1) Illness; (2) Injury; (3) Hos…
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§15–140. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Pregnant and …
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§16–101. (a) There is a board of community college trustees in each county that has one or more comm…
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§16–102. (a) Each board of trustees: (1) Shall elect one of its members as its chair; (2) Except as …
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§16–103. (a) In addition to the other powers granted and duties imposed by this title, and subject t…
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§16–104. (a) Except as provided in § 16–105 of this subtitle, each board of trustees shall appoint a…
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§16–105. (a) Notwithstanding the provisions of § 16-104 of this subtitle, the provisions of this sec…
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§16–106. (a) Any full–time classified employee of a community college who enrolls, during his nonwor…
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§16–107. (a) Each board of trustees may carry comprehensive liability insurance to protect the board…
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§16–108. (a) (1) A board of trustees may submit to the Commission a request for proposals for the of…
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§16–109. Each community college shall: (1) Ensure all student advisors are trained on the unique nee…
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§16–110. (a) In this section, “student athlete” means a student enrolled at a community college who …
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§16–111. (a) In this section, “over–the–counter contraception” means a contraceptive drug or device …
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§16–201. The provisions of this title apply to any regional community college, unless the context re…
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§16–202. (a) (1) Two or more counties may agree to establish a region and to support a regional comm…
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§16–203. (a) The Commission shall determine and certify the amount that each county that supports a …
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§16–301. (a) Each year, the board of trustees and the president of each community college shall prep…
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§16–302. (a) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this subtitle, and subject to funds being appro…
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§16–302.1. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Authority” …
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§16–303. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a lease purchase agreement entered into by …
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§16–304. (a) Each county governing body may appropriate money to pay the cost of establishing and op…
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§16–305. (a) The formula used for the distribution of funds to the community colleges in the State s…
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§16–306. (a) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a public junior or community college s…
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§16–307. The Commission shall submit a budget request to the Governor on or before October 10 of eac…
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§16–308. (a) Each year, the Commission shall certify to the State Comptroller: (1) On or before July…
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§16–309. (a) The Commission shall certify to the treasurer of each county: (1) On or before Septembe…
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§16–310. (a) (1) Subject to paragraphs (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), and (7) of this subsection and subse…
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§16–311. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, this section applies to eve…
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§16–312. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Bonus points”…
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§16–313. (a) (1) The board of trustees may provide for procurement by competitive sealed proposals i…
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§16–314. (a) The board of trustees may provide for sole source procurement contracts in accordance w…
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§16–314.1. (a) This section applies to contracts in amounts not exceeding $100,000. (b) The Board of…
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§16–315. (a) The Commission shall adopt guidelines for financial record keeping and the preparation …
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§16–316. Remuneration of an employee on account of sickness or accident of the employee shall be pai…
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§16–318. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Computer-base…
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§16–319. (a) The Commission shall establish and administer a grant program for supplemental services…
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§16–320. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Community col…
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§16–401. (a) (1) The Board of Community College Trustees for Anne Arundel County consists of 10 memb…
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§16–402. (a) The Board of Community College Trustees for Baltimore County consists of 15 members app…
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§16–406. (a) (1) The Board of Trustees of Chesapeake College consists of two members from each count…
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§16–407. (a) The Board of Community College Trustees for Frederick County consists of seven members.…
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§16–407.1. (a) There is a Hagerstown Community College Police Force. (b) (1) A Hagerstown Community …
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§16–407.2. (a) There is an Anne Arundel Community College Police Force. (b) (1) An Anne Arundel Comm…
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§16–408. (a) (1) The Harford Community College Board of Trustees consists of nine members appointed …
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§16–408.1. At least twice annually, the President of Harford Community College and the Superintenden…
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§16–409. (a) The Boards of Directors of the Harford Educational Foundation and of the Harford Commun…
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§16–410. (a) The Board of Community College Trustees for Howard County consists of nine members appo…
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§16–410.1. On or before January 1, 2026, and each 6 months thereafter until a faculty union contract…
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§16–411. (a) The Board of Community College Trustees for Montgomery County consists of 10 members ap…
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§16–413. (a) (1) Before it acquires any real property for a community college, the Board of Communit…
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§16–414. (a) (1) The Board of Community College Trustees for Prince George’s County consists of nine…
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§16–415. (a) Except for rentals of property under impartial policies that establish fees for various…
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§16–416. (a) There is a program of county scholarships for not more than 200 students at Prince Geor…
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§16–504. (a) The government of the College is vested in the Board of Trustees of the College. (b) (1…
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§16–505.1. At a minimum, the President of the College shall meet the following criteria: (1) A commi…
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§16–506. (a) The President of the College shall: (1) Report directly to the Board of Trustees and be…
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§16–508. (a) (1) Beginning with fiscal year 1996, the Governor shall include in the annual budget su…
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§16–510. (a) (1) All employees of the College are in an independent personnel system. (2) The person…
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§16–512. (a) In this section, “State Funds per full–time equivalent student appropriation to the 4–y…
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§16–513. (a) There is a Baltimore City Community College police force. (b) (1) A Baltimore City Comm…
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§16–601. (a) The establishment of the College of Southern Maryland as a regional college is based on…
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§16–602. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Board of Trustee…
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§16–603. (a) (1) There is a College of Southern Maryland, formerly known as the Charles County Commu…
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§16–604. (a) The government of the College is vested in the Board of Trustees. (b) (1) The Board of …
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§16–605. (a) Each year prior to June 30 the Board of Trustees: (1) Shall elect a chair and vice chai…
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§16–606. (a) In addition to the other powers granted and duties imposed by this title, and subject t…
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§16–607. (a) The Board of Trustees may: (1) Appoint an individual, other than the attorney to the Bo…
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§16–608. The president of the College shall: (1) Report directly to the Board of Trustees; (2) Recom…
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§16–609. Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, the provisions of §§ 16-106 and 16-107 of th…
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§16–610. (a) Each year the Board of Trustees and the president of the College shall prepare and subm…
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§16–701. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Agreement” means…
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§16–702. (a) It is the intent of the General Assembly that: (1) The State promote harmonious and coo…
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§16–703. There may be no more than four bargaining units at each community college including: (1) On…
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§16–704. (a) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, within 10 days after a new employee’s …
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§16–705. (a) In this section, “new employee processing” means the process for a newly hired public e…
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§16–706. (a) Collective bargaining shall include all matters relating to: (1) Wages, hours, and othe…
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§16–707. (a) If in the course of collective bargaining a party determines that an impasse exists, th…
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§16–708. (a) A public employee or group of public employees has the right at any time to: (1) Presen…
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§17–101. There is a program of State aid to private nonprofit institutions of higher education known…
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§17–102. Subject to review by the Board of Public Works, the Maryland Higher Education Commission sh…
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§17–103. (a) The Maryland Higher Education Commission shall determine which institutions are eligibl…
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§17–104. (a) (1) (i) In this subsection, “State Funds per full–time equivalent student appropriation…
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§17–105. (a) The Maryland Higher Education Commission shall certify the amount of aid due each insti…
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§17–106. Subject to the initial approval of the Secretary of General Services, an institution that q…
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§17–107. An institution may not use money payable or goods purchased under this subtitle for sectari…
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§17–201. There is an Eminent Scholar Program to give public institutions of higher education the opp…
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§17–202. (a) Each public institution of higher education may participate in the Eminent Scholar Prog…
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§17–203. (a) Each chair designated as a position for an eminent scholar shall be endowed fully for t…
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§17–301. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Base year” means…
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§17–302. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, each eligible institution shall r…
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§17–303. An affiliated foundation of an eligible institution that receives State payments shall prov…
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§17–304. (a) Amounts paid by the State under this subtitle may be applied to any eligible program at…
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§17–305. Amounts paid by the State to an eligible institution under this subtitle may not directly o…
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§17–306. The Maryland Higher Education Commission shall: (1) Adopt regulations necessary for the adm…
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§17–401. (a) There is a Teacher Quality and Diversity Program to assist institutions of higher educa…
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§17–402. (a) If an institution of higher education receives grant funding from a non–State source to…
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§17–403. The Commission shall provide assistance with applying for grants under this subtitle to ins…
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§17–404. (a) There is a Teacher Quality and Diversity Grant Program within the Teacher Quality and D…
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§17–405. (a) The Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of at least $1,00…
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§18–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Commission” means t…
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§18–104. (a) This title does not affect the power of any institution over: (1) Its operation or curr…
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§18–105. If requested by the donor or sponsor, any public institution of higher education shall repo…
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§18–108. Any college student or other individual, who is under 18 years old and is eligible for or i…
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§18–110. (a) Any student attending a public institution of higher education who is not a resident of…
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§18–111. As a condition of receiving student financial assistance awarded by the Office, each recipi…
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§18–112. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this title, repayment obligations incurred by recipient…
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§18–113. (a) A student may receive one or more awards of student financial assistance administered b…
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§18–114. The Commission and the Department shall work collaboratively to develop an application for …
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§18–115. (a) (1) In this section, “education loan” means a direct loan administered by the U.S. Depa…
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§18–201. There is an Office of Student Financial Assistance within the Commission.
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§18–202. (a) The head of the Office is the Executive Director, who shall be appointed by the Secreta…
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§18–203. (a) The Office may employ the additional staff necessary to carry out its functions as prov…
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§18–204. (a) In addition to any other powers granted and duties imposed by this title, the Office ha…
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§18–205. Subject to rules and regulations adopted by the Commission, the Office shall grant a deferm…
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§18–206. For each award of a scholarship under this title, the Office shall inform the recipient of …
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§18–301. (a) There is a Delegate Howard P. Rawlings Program of Educational Excellence Awards in this…
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§18–302. The Office of Student Financial Assistance shall publicize the availability of Delegate How…
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§18–303. (a) Subject to subsection (e) of this section, each recipient of a Delegate Howard P. Rawli…
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§18–303.2. Notwithstanding § 18–303(a)(2) of this subtitle, an individual is eligible for an award u…
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§18–303.3. (a) A public institution of higher education in the State, or a private nonprofit institu…
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§18–303.4. (a) (1) Beginning when financial aid information is available each year, but not later th…
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§18–304. (a) In this section, “academic year” means: (1) The fall, spring, and summer semesters; and…
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§18–305. (a) A Delegate Howard P. Rawlings Educational Excellence Award may be used: (1) At a degree…
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§18–306. (a) Subject to the provisions of subsection (c) of this section, each recipient of a Delega…
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§18–307. (a) (1) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, the Office shall compile and …
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§18–308. (a) In this section, “school” means an institution that meets the requirements of § 18–305(…
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§18–309. (a) For any fiscal year, if the funds appropriated for the Delegate Howard P. Rawlings Educ…
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§18–310. (a) Funds for the Delegate Howard P. Rawlings Educational Excellence Award Program shall be…
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§18–401. There is a program of senatorial scholarships in this State that are awarded under this sub…
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§18–402. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, each applicant for…
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§18–403. If a Senator serves from a legislative district composed of more than one county, the numbe…
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§18–404. (a) (1) Until June 30, 2019, each Senator may award $34,500 of senatorial scholarships each…
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§18–405. (a) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, a senatorial scholarship may be u…
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§18–406. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, each recipient of a senatorial scholarshi…
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§18–406.1. A recipient may hold a scholarship for a fifth undergraduate academic year or for a semes…
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§18–407. (a) Each Senator shall award all of the Senator’s senatorial scholarships on or before Sept…
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§18–408. (a) If there is no qualified applicant in a legislative district, a qualified applicant who…
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§18–501. (a) There is a program of Delegate Scholarships in this State that are awarded under this s…
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§18–502. (a) Each member of the House of Delegates may select the recipients of the scholarships on …
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§18–503. (a) During each term in office, each Delegate may award the equivalent of four 4–year full–…
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§18–504. (a) A Delegate may award two part–time scholarships for each full–time scholarship availabl…
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§18–505. (a) Each recipient of a full-time Delegate Scholarship may use the scholarship to attend su…
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§18–506. (a) As an alternative to the scholarship awards authorized by §§ 18–503 through 18–505 of t…
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§18–507. (a) Beginning in fiscal year 1996, each Delegate may authorize the Office to award all or a…
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§18–601. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Disabled publ…
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§18–602. (a) There is a program of scholarships for children of volunteer firefighters or volunteer …
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§18–603.1. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Eligible in…
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§18–604. (a) For purposes of this section, an individual served in the Afghanistan or Iraq conflict …
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§18–605. (a) There is a Richard W. Collins III Leadership With Honor Scholarship Program. (b) An ind…
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§18–708. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Advisory Coun…
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§18–801. (a) Each county may establish a program of county scholarships for students of medicine, de…
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§18–802. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Eligible inst…
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§18–901. (a) In this section, “University” means the University of Maryland, College Park Campus. (b…
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§18–1201. There is a program of private career school student grants in this State, known as the Jac…
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§18–1202. The Office shall administer the program of private career school student financial aid gra…
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§18–1203. (a) The Office may not require any competitive examination in determining student eligibil…
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§18–1204. A private career school student grant may be awarded in $100 increments. However, an award…
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§18–1205. (a) A private career school student grant may be used at a private career school in this S…
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§18–1206. Each recipient of a private career school student grant may hold the grant for 2 years if …
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§18–1207. The Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation to the Program in an…
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§18–1401. (a) In this section, “part–time student” means a student who: (1) Is enrolled in a degree–…
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§18–1501. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Eligible fi…
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§18–1502. (a) There is a program of loan assistance repayment known as the Janet L. Hoffman Loan Ass…
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§18–1504. (a) Funds for the Janet L. Hoffman Loan Assistance Repayment Program described in subsecti…
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§18–1505. Subject to § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the Office shall report to the Genera…
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§18–1506. The Office shall publicize the availability of the Program, including by publicizing the P…
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§18–1601. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Eligible employ…
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§18–1602. (a) There is a Math/Science Student Corps to encourage students to enroll in math and scie…
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§18–1603. (a) The Office shall adopt guidelines or regulations to establish: (1) The math and scienc…
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§18–1604. Funds for the Math/Science Student Corps shall be as provided by the Governor in the annua…
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§18–1701. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Eligible studen…
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§18–1702. (a) There is a scholarship program known as the Walter Sondheim Jr. Public Service Interns…
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§18–1703. (a) The Shriver Center shall adopt policies to establish: (1) The criteria for eligibility…
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§18–1704. (a) Funds for the Program may be provided on an annual basis in the State budget. (b) The …
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§18–1705. Subject to § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the Shriver Center shall report to th…
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§18–1801. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Grant” means an…
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§18–1802. (a) The Maryland Department of Labor in collaboration with the State Superintendent of Sch…
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§18–1803. (a) A grant may be awarded under this subtitle to: (1) An employer or consortium of employ…
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§18–1804. (a) The Maryland Department of Labor, after consultation with the Advisory Board and inter…
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§18–1805. If a Youth Apprenticeship Program is established under the authority granted under this su…
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§18–1806. (a) The Maryland Department of Labor may require that each grant recipient have a matching…
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§18–1807. (a) The grant recipient may use the grant for: (1) The development of competency based ins…
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§18–1808. (a) The Maryland Department of Labor may establish a Youth Apprenticeship Program Advisory…
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§18–1809. The Secretary of Labor, in collaboration with the State Superintendent of Schools and the …
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§18–1901. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “ABLE account ho…
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§18–1902. It is the intent of the General Assembly to enhance the accessibility and affordability of…
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§18–1902.1. (a) There is a Program entitled Maryland 529. (b) The purpose of the Program is to provi…
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§18–1903. (a) There is a Maryland Senator Edward J. Kasemeyer Prepaid College Trust. (b) The purpose…
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§18–1904. The State Treasurer shall administer: (1) The Maryland Senator Edward J. Kasemeyer Prepaid…
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§18–1905.1. (a) (1) The State Treasurer shall implement a marketing plan to increase participation i…
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§18–1906. (a) The State Treasurer shall adopt a comprehensive investment plan for the administration…
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§18–1906.1. (a) If the current prepaid contract obligations of the Trust exceed the market value of …
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§18–1907. (a) In this section, “fiduciary” means: (1) The State Treasurer; (2) An employee of the Pr…
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§18–1908. (a) Each fiduciary shall be covered by a surety bond or an insurance policy of the type an…
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§18–1909. (a) (1) On or after June 1, 2023, the State Treasurer may not establish any new prepaid co…
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§18–1910. (a) (1) The State Treasurer shall issue refunds as specified in this section. (2) Unless a…
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§18–1911. The Program, Trust, and prepaid contracts issued under this subtitle are not subject to th…
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§18–1912. The assets and income of the Trust are exempt from State and local taxation.
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§18–1913. (a) In this section, “person” does not include the State. (b) A person may not attach, exe…
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§18–1914. (a) Nothing in this subtitle or in any prepaid contract may be construed as a promise or g…
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§18–1915. The State and its agencies or any local government in the State may agree, by contract or …
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§18–1916. (a) (1) The Legislative Auditor shall audit the Trust as provided under Title 2, Subtitle …
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§18–2001. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Office” means t…
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§18–2002. (a) There is a program of Maryland Science and Technology Scholarships in this State that …
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§18–2003. A Maryland Science and Technology Scholarship may be used for tuition and mandatory fees a…
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§18–2004. Each year after consulting with the Department of Commerce, the Maryland Department of Lab…
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§18–2005. Funds for the Maryland Science and Technology Scholarship Program shall be as provided in …
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§18–2006. On or before May 1 of each year, the Office shall send each Senator and each Delegate a li…
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§18–2007. The Office of Student Financial Assistance shall publicize the availability of Maryland Sc…
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§18–2101. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “HBCU” means the…
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§18–2102. There is a James Proctor Scholarship Program in the State.
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§18–2103. The purpose of the Program is to award scholarships to students who attend an HBCU.
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§18–2104. (a) Each HBCU shall apply funding from the Program to the tuition and fees of an enrolled …
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§18–2105. Each HBCU shall administer the Program on its campus and shall adopt policies, subject to …
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§18–2106. (a) The Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of at least $400…
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§18–2201. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Eligible instit…
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§18–2202. (a) There is a program of Teaching Fellows for Maryland scholarships that are awarded unde…
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§18–2203. (a) The Office shall annually select eligible students and offer a scholarship to each stu…
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§18–2205. (a) The annual scholarship award shall be: (1) At a public senior higher education institu…
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§18–2206. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, each recipient of a Teaching Fel…
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§18–2207. A Teaching Fellows for Maryland scholarship may be used for tuition, mandatory fees, and r…
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§18–2208. If an eligible institution has enrolled at least 15 recipients of a Teaching Fellows for M…
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§18–2209. The Governor annually shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of at least…
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§18–2210. (a) (1) The Office, in collaboration with the Department, shall publicize the availability…
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§18–2301. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Eligible instit…
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§18–2302. (a) There is a program of Maryland HOPE Scholarships in this State that are awarded under …
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§18–2303. Each recipient of a Maryland HOPE Scholarship shall: (1) Be accepted for admission in a re…
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§18–2304. (a) The annual scholarship award shall be in the amount of $1,000 for a student enrolled a…
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§18–2305. A Maryland HOPE Scholarship may be used at an eligible institution in the State.
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§18–2306. (a) Each recipient of a Maryland HOPE Scholarship may hold the award for 5 years if the re…
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§18–2307. On or before May 1 of each year, the Office shall send each Senator and each Delegate a li…
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§18–2308. A Maryland HOPE Scholarship may be used for tuition and mandatory fees at any eligible ins…
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§18–2309. Funds for the Maryland HOPE Scholarship Program shall be as provided in the annual budget …
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§18–2310. (a) The Maryland Higher Education Commission shall draft a plan to administer a Maryland H…
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§18–2311. The Maryland Higher Education Commission shall submit the plan for the implementation of t…
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§18–2401. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Higher educatio…
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§18–2402. (a) There is a program of higher education loan assistance grants to dentists and dental h…
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§18–2403. (a) The Office shall administer the Program with the assistance of the Maryland Department…
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§18–2404. Each applicant for a Higher Education Loan Assistance Grant under this subtitle shall: (1)…
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§18–2405. (a) The Office, on notification by the Maryland Department of Health, may award Higher Edu…
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§18–2406. Each recipient of a Higher Education Loan Assistance Grant under this subtitle may hold th…
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§18–2407. The Office, in collaboration with the Maryland Department of Health, shall adopt regulatio…
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§18–2408. Funds for the Program shall be as provided in the State budget.
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§18–2501. There is a 2+2 Transfer Scholarship Program in the State under which scholarships are awar…
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§18–2502. A 2+2 Transfer Scholarship awarded under this subtitle may be used only at a public senior…
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§18–2503. To qualify for a 2+2 Transfer Scholarship, an applicant shall: (1) Be a resident of the St…
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§18–2504. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the annual amount of the 2…
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§18–2505. On or before July 1 of each year, the Office shall send to each member of the Maryland Gen…
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§18–2506. The Office shall publicize the availability of 2+2 Transfer Scholarships under this subtit…
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§18–2507. (a) Funding for the Program shall be as provided in the State budget. (b) If the State bud…
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§18–2601. (a) In cooperation with the institutions of higher education in the State, the Commission …
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§18–2702. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2030 PER CHAPTERS 185 AND 186 OF 2024 // (a) (1) The…
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§18–2703. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2030 PER CHAPTERS 185 AND 186 OF 2024 // (a) (1) In …
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§18–2704. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2030 PER CHAPTERS 185 AND 186 OF 2024 // Funding for…
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§18–2705. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2030 PER CHAPTERS 185 AND 186 OF 2024 // (a) On or b…
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§18–2706. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2030 PER CHAPTERS 185 AND 186 OF 2024 // (a) There i…
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§18–2901. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Eligible ins…
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§18–3001. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Program” means …
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§18–3002. There is a Maryland Technology Internship Program.
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§18–3003. The purposes of the Program are to: (1) Connect college and university students, recent gr…
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§18–3004. (a) UMBC shall administer the Program. (b) To carry out the purposes of the Program, UMBC,…
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§18–3005. To qualify for participation in the Program, an individual shall: (1) (i) 1. Be a student …
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§18–3006. (a) To qualify for participation in the Program, a business shall: (1) Be located in the S…
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§18–3007. (a) UMBC shall develop a process for tracking and assessing the outcomes of the Program, i…
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§18–3008. (a) Subject to subsections (b) and (c) of this section, money awarded under this subtitle:…
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§18–3010. The Governor annually shall include funds in the State budget for: (1) The reimbursement o…
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§18–3101. (a) In accordance with this subtitle, Montgomery County is authorized to create a body cor…
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§18–3102. (a) Before Montgomery County may establish the Montgomery County Student Loan Refinancing …
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§18–3103. (a) If Montgomery County establishes the Montgomery County Student Loan Refinancing Author…
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§18–3201. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Foster care rec…
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§18–3202. (a) There is a Maryland Loan Assistance Repayment Program for Foster Care Recipients in th…
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§18–3203. (a) Subject to the availability of funds appropriated under subsection (b) of this section…
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§18–3204. (a) Each recipient of an award under the Program may hold the award for 3 years if the rec…
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§18–3205. An award under the Program shall be used only for repayment of the higher education loans …
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§18–3206. The Office shall adopt regulations to implement the provisions of this subtitle.
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§18–3207. (a) The Department of Budget and Management shall provide to State employees information a…
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§18–3301. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Eligible studen…
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§18–3302. There is a Workforce Development Sequence Scholarship administered by the Office.
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§18–3303. (a) An individual may apply to the Office for a scholarship under this section if the indi…
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§18–3304. On or before December 1 each year, the Commission shall report to the General Assembly, in…
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§18–3401. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Higher educatio…
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§18–3402. (a) In Howard County, the governing body of the county may establish a Student Loan Assist…
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§18–3403. Loan assistance under the Program shall be in the amount and on the terms and conditions e…
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§18–3404. The Program shall be administered by the Howard County Public School System.
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§18–3405. (a) Funds for the Program shall be as provided on an annual basis in the county budget in …
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§18–3501. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Eligible instit…
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§18–3502. (a) There is a scholarship program known as the Cybersecurity Public Service Scholarship P…
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§18–3503. (a) The Office shall administer the Program. (b) An individual may apply to the Office for…
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§18–3504. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, for 1 year for each year t…
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§18–3505. Funds for the Program shall be as provided in the annual budget of the Commission by the G…
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§18–3506. (a) The Office shall adopt regulations to implement this subtitle. (b) The regulations ado…
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§18–3601. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Annual adjusted…
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§18–3602. (a) There is a program of Maryland Community College Promise Scholarships in the State tha…
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§18–3603. (a) (1) (i) Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, a student may apply annually t…
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§18–3603.1. (a) A community college shall verify the eligibility of an applicant for a Maryland Comm…
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§18–3604. (a) Beginning in the 2019–2020 academic year, the annual scholarship award shall be not mo…
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§18–3605. (a) Through fiscal year 2025, the Governor shall include an annual appropriation of at lea…
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§18–3606. The Commission shall adopt regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this subti…
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§18–3607. On or before December 1, 2020, and each December 1 thereafter, the Commission shall report…
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§18–3608. (a) The Commission shall: (1) Contact each school counselor at each public high school in …
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§18–3701. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Eligible employ…
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§18–3702. (a) There is a Maryland Loan Assistance Repayment Program for Police Officers and Probatio…
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§18–3703. (a) The Office shall adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle. (b) The regulations sha…
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§18–3704. (a) For fiscal year 2025, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropri…
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§18–3705. Subject to § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the Office shall report to the Genera…
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§18–3801. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Eligible instit…
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§18–3802. (a) There is a Maryland Police Officers and Probation Agents Scholarship Program. (b) The …
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§18–3803. (a) Each year, the Office shall select eligible students and offer a scholarship to each s…
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§18–3804. The recipient of a Maryland Police Officers and Probation Agents Scholarship shall repay t…
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§18–3805. The annual scholarship award shall be 50% of the equivalent annual tuition and mandatory f…
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§18–3806. (a) For fiscal year 2025, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropri…
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§18–3807. The Office shall: (1) Publicize the availability of Maryland Police Officers and Probation…
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§18–3901. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Eligible county…
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§18–3902. (a) There is a Pilot Program for Human Services Careers Scholarship. (b) The purpose of th…
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§18–3903. (a) (1) Each year the Office shall work with the Department of Human Services to award Sch…
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§18–3904. Funding for the Scholarship shall be as provided in the State budget.
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§18–4001. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Fallen transpor…
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§18–4002. (a) There is a Fallen Transportation Workers Scholarship Program. (b) The purpose of the P…
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§18–4003. (a) An individual may apply to an eligible institution of postsecondary education for a sc…
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§18–4004. (a) There is a Fallen Transportation Workers Scholarship Fund. (b) The Commission shall ad…
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§18–4101. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Educator” inclu…
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§18–4102. (a) In Anne Arundel County, the governing body of the county may establish a student loan …
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§18–4103. Loan assistance under the Program shall be in the amount and on the terms and conditions e…
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§18–4104. The Program shall be administered by the Anne Arundel County Public School System.
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§18–4105. (a) Funds for the Program shall be as provided on an annual basis in the county budget in …
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§19–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Academic facili…
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§19–102. (a) In order to provide auxiliary and academic facilities a system may: (1) Acquire, constr…
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§19–103. (a) (1) A system may provide, by resolution, from time to time, for the issuance, in series…
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§19–104. (a) Any bonds issued under the provisions of this title may be secured by a trust agreement…
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§19–105. (a) A system may contract for the use of or admission to all or any part of any auxiliary f…
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§19–106. All money received by a system as proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized by this title …
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§19–107. (a) The exercise of the powers granted by the provisions of this title shall be for the ben…
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§19–108. (a) A system may provide by resolution for the issuance of bonds for the purpose of refundi…
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§19–109. (a) Bonds issued under the provisions of this title are securities in which all of the foll…
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§19–110. (a) The title to any property acquired or constructed under the provisions of this title sh…
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§19–111. (a) The provisions of this title, being necessary for the welfare of the State and its inha…
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§19–112. This title may be referred to as the Auxiliary and Academic Facilities Bond Authority.
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§20–101. (a) (1) There is a Maryland College Savings Bond Advisory Board. (2) The purpose of the Boa…
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§20–102. (a) (1) The Maryland College Savings Bond Advisory Board shall make recommendations to: (i)…
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§21–101. (a) There is a county advisory council on career and technology education in each county. (…
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§21–201. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “CTE” means C…
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§21–202. (a) The State of Maryland assents to the federal acts. (b) The State Treasurer shall: (1) B…
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§21–203. (a) Career and technical education programs in the public schools shall: (1) Offer a sequen…
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§21–204. (a) (1) On or before June 1, 2024, the CTE Committee shall establish, for each school year …
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§21–205. (a) In this section, “Grant” means the Career and Technical Education Innovation Grant. (b)…
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§21–206. On or before December 1 each year, the Maryland Longitudinal Data System Center and the Gov…
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§21–207. The Department, the Interagency Commission on School Construction, and the Maryland Stadium…
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§21–208. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Regional coun…
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§21–209. (a) There is a Career and Technical Education (CTE) Committee. (b) (1) The CTE Committee is…
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§21–210. (a) In this section, “Advisory Committee” means the CTE Skills Standards Advisory Committee…
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§21–301. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Disability” mean…
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§21–302. (a) The State of Maryland assents to the federal acts. (b) The State Treasurer shall: (1) B…
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§21–303. (a) There is an Employment Program Fund in the Division of Rehabilitation Services in the S…
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§21–304. (a) There is a Division of Rehabilitation Services in the State Department of Education. (b…
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§21–305. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Division” mea…
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§21–306. To be eligible for rehabilitation an individual shall: (1) Be disabled; and (2) Be suscepti…
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§21–307. (a) The State Board of Education and the State Workers’ Compensation Commission shall admin…
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§21–308. Any report, record, memorandum, action, or finding of the Division of Rehabilitation Servic…
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§21–309. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Business enti…
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§21–310. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “DORS” means t…
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§21–401. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Community rehabi…
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§21–402. The Division of Rehabilitation Services of the State Department of Education shall administ…
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§21–403. (a) The Division of Rehabilitation Services shall maintain a register of private nonprofit …
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§21–404. The Division of Rehabilitation Services may contract with any approved agency or organizati…
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§22–201. (a) The Secretary of Health shall appoint a Director of educational programs in the Marylan…
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§22–202. (a) Funds for the operation of the educational program in State hospital centers shall be p…
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§22–203. This subtitle does not affect the other jurisdiction of the State Board of Education, the S…
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§23–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Print disabled indi…
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§23–102. (a) The General Assembly finds: (1) That public library resources and services are essentia…
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§23–102.1. (a) (1) In this section, “library” includes: (i) The State Library Resource Center; (ii) …
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§23–102.2. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Automated e…
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§23–103. There is a State Library Agency and a State Library Board. The State Library Agency is the …
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§23–104. (a) The head of the State Library Agency is the State Librarian, who is appointed by the St…
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§23–105. (a) In addition to the other powers granted and duties imposed by this article, the State L…
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§23–106. (a) In addition to any other powers granted and duties imposed by this title, and subject t…
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§23–107. (a) There is a Maryland State Library Board. (b) (1) The State Library Board consists of 12…
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§23–108. (a) Subject to the provisions of subsection (b) of this section, a public, school, college,…
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§23–109. (a) The State Library Agency shall establish the Deaf Culture Digital Library as the primar…
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§23–110. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Early reader …
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§23–111. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Affiliated se…
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§23–112. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2028 PER CHAPTERS 367 AND 368 OF 2025 // (a) (1) …
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§23–201. (a) The Central Library of the Enoch Pratt Free Library System is the State Library Resourc…
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§23–202. (a) The boards of library trustees of at least three public library systems outside the sta…
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§23–202.1. (a) There is a governing board for each regional resource center. (b) (1) Except as provi…
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§23–203. (a) The board of library trustees of any public library system that is not participating in…
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§23–204. The State Library Board periodically shall evaluate the effectiveness of the services perfo…
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§23–205. (a) Subject to subsection (g) of this section, each year, the State Library Board may inclu…
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§23–206. (a) Any two or more boards of library trustees acting as incorporators under this section a…
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§23–301. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Depository l…
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§23–302. (a) There is created, as part of the State Library Resource Center at the Enoch Pratt Free …
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§23–303. (a) Each State agency shall designate an agency publications contact person, and shall noti…
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§23–304. Each bicounty agency shall: (1) Designate an agency publications contact person, and notify…
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§23–401. (a) The governing body of each county may establish, and appropriate an amount to support, …
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§23–402. (a) (1) The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore shall be governed by the requirements and r…
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§23–403. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, each board of library trust…
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§23–404. (a) Each year, each board of library trustees: (1) Shall elect one of its members as its ch…
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§23–405. (a) In addition to any other powers granted or duties imposed by this subtitle, each board …
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§23–406. (a) Each board of library trustees: (1) Shall select and appoint a professional librarian e…
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§23–407. The board of library trustees of any library may use volunteer aides. These volunteer aides…
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§23–408. (a) A person may not unlawfully take, detain, mutilate, injure, or disfigure any book, map,…
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§23–409. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Overdue fine”…
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§23–410. Beginning January 1, 2024, each public library must offer at least one of the following ser…
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§23–501. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Adjusted assesse…
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§23–502. (a) There is a county-State minimum library program for the support and growth of public li…
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§23–503. (a) (1) The entire capital and operating cost of the minimum library program for this State…
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§23–504. (a) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a public library shall reimburse the S…
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§23–505. (a) To be eligible for its State share of the minimum program, a county government shall le…
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§23–506. (a) The State Librarian shall authorize the payment of funds under this subtitle: (1) To th…
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§23–506.1. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Child porno…
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§23–507. (a) The State Librarian shall authorize the State Comptroller to withhold State funds from …
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§23–508. Remuneration of an employee on account of sickness or accident of the employee shall be pai…
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§23–509. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Capital proje…
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§23–701. (a) In this subtitle the following terms have the meanings indicated. (b) “Electronic liter…
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§23–702. (a) Subject to subsections (b) and (c) of this section, a publisher who offers to license a…
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§23–801. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Board” means the…
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§23–802. (a) An employee who may effectively recommend an action listed in § 23–801(l) of this subti…
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§23–803. Employees of the employer may: (1) Form, join, and participate in an employee organization;…
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§23–804. (a) The employer and the certified exclusive representative have a responsibility to engage…
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§23–805. (a) The employer shall recognize the right of the certified exclusive representative to rep…
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§23–806. (a) (1) An employee organization seeking certification as the exclusive representative for …
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§23–807. (a) If an employee organization is certified as described in this subtitle, the employer an…
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§23–808. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the employer and the certif…
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§23–809. (a) The Board shall submit a term of a collective bargaining agreement or memorandum of und…
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§23–810. (a) The employer may not: (1) Interfere with, coerce, unduly influence, or restrain an empl…
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§23–811. (a) Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, it is the exclusive right of the employer …
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§23–812. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Lockout” mean…
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§23–901. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Certified ex…
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§23–902. (a) There may be not more than two bargaining units at each public library system including…
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§23–903. (a) An employee who may effectively recommend an action listed in § 23–901(i) of this subti…
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§23–904. Employees of the employer may: (1) Form, join, and participate in an employee organization;…
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§23–905. (a) The employer and the certified exclusive representative have a responsibility to engage…
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§23–906. (a) The employer shall recognize the right of the certified exclusive representative to rep…
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§23–907. (a) (1) An employee organization seeking certification as the exclusive representative for …
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§23–908. (a) If an employee organization is certified as described in this subtitle, the employer an…
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§23–909. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the employer and the certif…
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§23–910. (a) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the employer shall submit a term of a …
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§23–911. (a) An employer may provide to a representative of the exclusive representative: (1) Releas…
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§23–912. (a) Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, it is the exclusive right of the employer …
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§23–913. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Lockout” mean…
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§24–201. There is a Maryland Public Broadcasting Commission.
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§24–202. (a) The Maryland Public Broadcasting Commission consists of 11 members appointed by the Gov…
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§24–203. (a) The Governor shall designate from among the members of the Commission a chairman and a …
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§24–204. (a) (1) The Commission annually shall prepare a budget request to provide funds to perform …
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§24–205. (a) The Commission shall operate a system of State, regional, and local facilities to provi…
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§24–206. (a) The facilities of the Commission may not be used for, and the programs may not be devot…
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§24–207. (a) It is the public policy of the State that gifts, donations, bequests, private endowment…
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§24–401. (a) In this section, “violence prevention program” means a course in which education and tr…
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§24–501. There is a Historic St. Mary’s City Commission.
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§24–502. (a) The General Assembly makes the following declarations and findings: (1) St. Mary’s City…
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§24–503. (a) The mission of the Historic St. Mary’s City Commission is to preserve and protect the a…
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§24–504. (a) (1) The Historic St. Mary’s City Commission is an instrumentality of the State to be kn…
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§24–505. (a) The Historic St. Mary’s City Commission consists of the following members: (1) Fourteen…
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§24–506. (a) (1) From among its members the Commission shall elect: (i) A chairman; (ii) A vice chai…
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§24–507. (a) Subject to the provisions of § 24–514 of this subtitle, and in addition to any powers p…
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§24–508. (a) (1) The Historic St. Mary’s City Commission and the Board of Trustees of St. Mary’s Col…
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§24–508.1. (a) In this section, “affiliated nonprofit organization” includes the Historic St. Mary’s…
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§24–509. (a) The Commission may obtain and carry comprehensive liability insurance to protect the Co…
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§24–510. (a) (1) The Commission shall appoint an executive director and such additional professional…
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§24–511. (a) (1) There is a Historic St. Mary’s City Fund. (2) The State Treasurer shall hold the Hi…
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§24–512. (a) Notwithstanding the provisions of Title 10, Subtitle 3 of the State Finance and Procure…
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§24–513. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Dwelling” mea…
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§24–514. Notwithstanding the provisions of Title 4, Subtitle 4, Part III of the State Finance and Pr…
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§24–515. Subject to the approval of the Board of Public Works, the Commission may receive and the St…
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§24–516. (a) Subject to this Part IV of this subtitle, the Commission may at any time and from time …
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§24–517. (a) The bonds of any issue shall be payable solely from the property or receipts of the Com…
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§24–518. The bonds that the Commission issues shall: (1) Be issued at, above, or below par value, fo…
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§24–519. (a) Any resolution or trust agreement the Commission adopts or enters into under this subti…
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§24–520. (a) A pledge by the Commission of revenues as security for an issue of bonds shall be valid…
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§24–521. (a) A member of the Commission, or any person executing the bonds, is not liable personally…
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§24–522. (a) The Commission may issue bonds to refund any of its bonds then outstanding, including t…
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§24–523. (a) The Commission may enter into agreements with agents, banks, insurers, or others for th…
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§24–524. (a) The bonds of the Commission, their transfer, the interest payable on them, and any inco…
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§24–525. (a) This subtitle shall be liberally construed to effect its purposes. (b) This subtitle ma…
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§24–701. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Center” means th…
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§24–702. (a) The State Department of Education, Maryland Higher Education Commission, University Sys…
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§24–703. (a) There is a Maryland Longitudinal Data System Center. (b) The Center is an independent u…
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§24–703.1. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Foster care…
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§24–703.2. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Aggregated …
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§24–703.3. (a) The Center shall develop a protocol that is fully aligned with the Center’s data sets…
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§24–704. (a) There is a Governing Board of the Center. (b) The Governing Board shall include the fol…
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§24–705. (a) The Governing Board shall report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of th…
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§24–706. The Center shall adopt regulations to implement the provisions of this subtitle.
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§24–707. (a) Local education agencies, community colleges, public senior higher education institutio…
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§24–901. (a) In this subtitle the following terms have the meanings indicated. (b) “Board” means the…
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§24–902. There is a Northeast Maryland Higher Education Advisory Board.
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§24–903. (a) The Board consists of the following voting members: (1) One representative of each of t…
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§24–904. (a) In addition to the other powers expressly granted and duties imposed by this title, and…
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§24–1001. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Board” means th…
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§24–1002. There is a Frederick Center for Research and Education in Science and Technology that is g…
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§24–1003. (a) The Board consists of the following voting members: (1) One representative of each of …
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§24–1004. (a) In addition to the other powers expressly granted and duties imposed by this subtitle,…
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§24–1201. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Accountability …
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§24–1202. (a) Subject to the requirements of this subtitle, the Johns Hopkins University may establi…
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§24–1203. (a) If the University establishes a police department under this subtitle, the University …
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§24–1204. If the University establishes a police department under this subtitle, the University shal…
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§24–1205. (a) If the University establishes a police department under this subtitle, the University …
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§24–1206. If the University establishes a police department under this subtitle, the police departme…
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§24–1207. If the University establishes a police department under this subtitle, the police departme…
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§24–1208. (a) If the University establishes a police department under this subtitle, on or before Oc…
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§24–1209. Nothing in this subtitle shall be construed to affect the right of employees of the police…
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§24–1210. (a) If the University establishes a police department under this subtitle, the police depa…
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§24–1211. (a) If the University establishes a police department under this subtitle, the University,…
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§24–1212. (a) (1) If the University establishes a police department under this subtitle, the Departm…
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§24–1213. (a) The University shall be solely responsible for the pension, retirement, and any other …
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§24–1302. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2028 PER CHAPTER 677 OF 2021 // (a) (1) There is an …
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§24–1303. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2028 PER CHAPTER 677 OF 2021 // (a) (1) Each Pilot P…
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§24–1304. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2028 PER CHAPTER 677 OF 2021 // (a) (1) Each incarce…
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§24–1305. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2028 PER CHAPTER 677 OF 2021 // (a) The Governor sha…
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§24–1306. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2028 PER CHAPTER 677 OF 2021 // (a) (1) On or before…
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§25–101. The Compact for Education is hereby entered into and enacted into law with all jurisdiction…
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§25–102. Article I. Purpose and Policy a. It is the purpose of this Compact to: 1. Establish and mai…
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§25–103. (a) There is a Maryland Education Council. (b) (1) The Council consists of seven members. (…
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§25–104. Pursuant to Article III of the Compact, the Commission shall file a copy of its bylaws and …
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§25–201. On the approval of this Compact by the minimum required number of states, as provided in th…
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§25–202. (a) In consideration of the mutual agreements, covenants and obligations assumed by the res…
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§25–203. The Southern Regional Education Compact is approved, confirmed, and ratified, and every par…
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§25–204. (a) The admission of the states of Delaware and West Virginia into the Southern Regional Ed…
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§25–205. The Maryland Higher Education Commission shall administer all programs under the Southern R…
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§25–301. The Interstate Library Compact is hereby enacted into law and entered into by this State wi…
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§25–302. (a) No political subdivision of this State shall be party to a library agreement which prov…
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§25–303. Interstate Library Compact Article I. Policy and Purpose Because the desire for the service…
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§26–101. (a) A person may not willfully disturb or otherwise willfully prevent the orderly conduct o…
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§26–102. (a) In this section, “school resource officer” means a law enforcement officer as defined u…
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§26–103. (a) (1) Unless locally approved by the county board of education, a person may not drink or…
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§26–104. (a) In this section, “school bus driver” means the driver of a school vehicle as defined in…
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§26–201. (a) In this section, “academic paper” means any theme, essay, term paper, book report, repo…
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§26–301. (a) (1) A person may not falsely make, falsely alter, forge, counterfeit, or cause or procu…
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§26–401. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Access inform…
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§26–501. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Admissions appli…
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§26–502. This subtitle applies to institutions of higher education that receive State funds.
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§26–503. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, an institution of higher educatio…
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§26–504. (a) Subject to § 26–505 of this subtitle, an institution of higher education may make inqui…
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§26–505. (a) In deciding to deny or limit a student’s access to campus residency under § 26–504 of t…
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§26–506. An institution of higher education that inquires into or considers information about a stud…
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§26–601. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Consumer reporti…
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§26–602. (a) Except as otherwise required by federal law or a court order, a student loan servicer m…
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§26–603. A violation of this subtitle is: (1) An unfair, abusive, or deceptive trade practice within…
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§26–604. (a) The Commissioner of Financial Regulation may enforce the provisions of this subtitle by…
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§26–701. In this subtitle, “race” has the meaning stated in § 20–101 of the State Government Article…
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§26–702. This subtitle does not apply to: (1) With respect to discrimination on the basis of sex, a …
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§26–703. This subtitle does not require a nonpublic prekindergarten program or nonpublic school that…
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§26–704. (a) This section applies to: (1) A county board; (2) A public prekindergarten program; (3) …
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§26–705. (a) (1) A person alleging discrimination in violation of § 26–704 of this subtitle may file…
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§26–801. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Agent of a re…
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§26–901. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Donor prefere…