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MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-19C-02 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 19C - Maryland Able Program|Section 18-19C-02 - Program Established

    (a)    (1)    The Board shall establish a Maryland ABLE Program that shall be subject to the provisions of § 529A of the Internal Revenue Code.        (2)    It is the goal of the State that the Maryland ABLE Program be fully operational by October 1, 2017.    (b)    The purpose of the Maryland ABLE Program is to:        (1)    Encourage and assist individuals and families in saving private funds to support individuals with disabilities to maintain health, independence, and quality of life; and        (2)    Provide secure funding for disability–related expenses on behalf of designated beneficiaries with disabilities that will supplement, not supplant, benefits provided through private insurance, the Medicaid program under Title XIX of the Social Security Act, the Supplemental Security Income program under Title XVI of the Social Security Act, the beneficiary’s employment, and any other source.    (c)    (1)    The Board shall develop, establish, administer, manage, and promote the Maryland ABLE Program.        (2)    The Board shall administer the Maryland ABLE Program in compliance with Internal Revenue Service standards for qualified ABLE programs.        (3)    The Board shall work in consultation with the Department of Disabilities to develop, administer, manage, and promote the Maryland ABLE Program.        (4)    The Board may collaborate and participate with other states or entities to develop, administer, manage, and promote the Maryland ABLE Program, including participating with a consortium of states that are implementing ABLE programs in those states or as a consortium of states.    (d)    (1)    The Board shall adopt procedures relating to:            (i)    Enrollment for participation in the Maryland ABLE Program; and            (ii)    Start–up costs incurred by the State for the development of the Maryland ABLE Program with these costs to be reimbursed to the State by the Maryland ABLE Program.        (2)    The Board shall adopt any other procedures that the Board considers necessary to carry out the provisions of this subtitle.    (e)    At least annually, the Board shall issue to each ABLE account holder a statement that provides a separate accounting for each designated beneficiary providing the following information with respect to each account:        (1)    The beginning balance;        (2)    Contributions to the account;        (3)    Distributions from the account during the previous year; and        (4)    Ending ABLE account value.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-19C-03 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 19C - Maryland Able Program|Section 18-19C-03 - Operation of Program

    (a)    (1)    The Board may issue requests for proposals to evaluate and determine the means for the administration, management, promotion, or marketing of the Maryland ABLE Program.        (2)    The Board shall consider proposals that meet the following criteria:            (i)    Ability to develop and administer an investment program of a nature similar to the objectives of the Maryland ABLE Program;            (ii)    Ability to administer financial programs with individual account records and reporting; and            (iii)    Ability to market the Maryland ABLE Program to eligible individuals.    (b)    (1)    The Board may require an initial enrollment fee to be used for administrative costs of the Maryland ABLE Program.        (2)    The Board may require additional reasonable fees associated with the expenses of the Maryland ABLE Program.    (c)    (1)    The Maryland ABLE Program is subject to the provisions of § 529A of the Internal Revenue Code.        (2)    The Maryland ABLE Program shall include provisions for automatic contributions.        (3)    Money and assets in the accounts established under the Maryland ABLE Program or an ABLE program in any other state may not be considered for the purpose of determining eligibility to receive, or the amount of, any assistance or benefits from local or State means–tested programs.        (4)    Money and assets contributed in each calendar year to the account of each ABLE account holder may not exceed the amount specified in § 529A(b)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code for each calendar year in which the taxable year begins.        (5)    Contributions to the account of each ABLE account holder may not exceed the maximum amount determined by the Board to be in accordance with § 529A(b)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code.    (d)    The Maryland ABLE Program may receive money from:        (1)    Appropriations in the State budget;        (2)    Reasonable fees assessed to beneficiaries;        (3)    Grants or other assistance from federal, State, or local government; and        (4)    Any other money from any public or private source.    (e)    (1)    The Maryland ABLE Program:            (i)    May be established as one or more separate plans as determined by the Board;            (ii)    Shall be established in the form determined by the Board;            (iii)    Shall be marketed and promoted under the name or names determined by the Board; and            (iv)    May be established as one or more trusts to be declared by the Board.        (2)    The Maryland ABLE Program may be divided into multiple investment options.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-19C-04 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 19C - Maryland Able Program|Section 18-19C-04 - Participants; Distributions

    (a)    An eligible individual, as defined in § 529A(e) of the Internal Revenue Code, may participate in and benefit from the Maryland ABLE Program.    (b)    Distributions shall be requested by the designated beneficiary subject to the provisions of § 529A of the Internal Revenue Code.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-19C-05 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 19C - Maryland Able Program|Section 18-19C-05 - Program Not State Program; Commingling With Other Accounts

    (a)    (1)    The debts, contracts, and obligations of the Maryland ABLE Program are not the contracts, debts, or obligations of the State, and neither the faith and credit nor taxing power of the State is pledged directly or indirectly or contingently, morally or otherwise, to the payment of the debts, contracts, and obligations.        (2)    The Board may not directly or indirectly or contingently obligate, morally or otherwise, the State to levy or pledge any form of taxation whatsoever for the debts and obligations of the Maryland ABLE Program or to make any appropriation for the payment of the debts and obligations of the Maryland ABLE Program.    (b)    The State may not be liable for any losses or shortage of funds in the event that the designated beneficiary’s ABLE account balance is insufficient to meet the designated beneficiary’s qualified disability expenses.    (c)    Money of the Maryland ABLE Program may not be considered money of the State or deposited in the State Treasury.    (d)    Money of the Maryland ABLE Program may not be considered money of or commingled with the Maryland Senator Edward J. Kasemeyer Prepaid College Trust.    (e)    Money of the Maryland ABLE Program may not be considered money of or commingled with the Maryland Senator Edward J. Kasemeyer College Investment Plan.    (f)    Money of the Maryland ABLE Program may not be considered money of or commingled with the Maryland Broker–Dealer College Investment Plan.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-19C-06 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 19C - Maryland Able Program|Section 18-19C-06 - Exclusions and Exemptions

    (a)    The Board, the Maryland ABLE Program, and the ABLE accounts issued under this subtitle are not subject to the provisions of the Insurance Article.    (b)    The assets and income of the Maryland ABLE Program are exempt from State and local taxation.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-19C-07 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 19C - Maryland Able Program|Section 18-19C-07 - Attachment and Garnishment Not Permitted

    (a)    In this section, “person” does not include the State.    (b)    A person may not attach, execute, garnish, or otherwise seize any current or future benefit under an ABLE account or any asset of the Maryland ABLE Program.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-19C-08 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 19C - Maryland Able Program|Section 18-19C-08 - Audits

    (a)    The Legislative Auditor shall audit the Maryland ABLE Program as provided under Title 2, Subtitle 12 of the State Government Article.    (b)    The Board shall obtain an annual audit report from a service provider within 6 months of the end of the reporting period of the service provider.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-19C-09 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 19C - Maryland Able Program|Section 18-19C-09 - Refunds

    (a)    The Board shall issue refunds as specified in this section.    (b)    If the contribution of an ABLE account contributor under the Maryland ABLE Program would result in aggregate contributions from all contributors to the ABLE account for the taxable year exceeding the amount specified in § 529A(b)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code for each calendar year in which the taxable year begins, the Board shall issue a refund to the ABLE account contributor.    (c)    The Board shall adopt procedures to ensure that contributions to the account of each ABLE account holder do not exceed the total maximum amount determined under § 529A(b)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-19C-10 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 19C - Maryland Able Program|Section 18-19C-10 - Able Account

    (a)    Unless prohibited by federal law, on the death of a designated beneficiary, money and assets in an ABLE account may be transferred to:        (1)    The estate of the designated beneficiary; or        (2)    An ABLE account for another eligible individual specified by the designated beneficiary or the estate of the designated beneficiary.    (b)    Unless required by federal law, an agency or instrumentality of the State may not seek payment under § 529A(f) of the Internal Revenue Code from an ABLE account or its proceeds for any amount of medical assistance paid for the designated beneficiary.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-2001 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 20 - Maryland Science and Technology Scholarships|Section 18-2001 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Office” means the Office of Student Financial Assistance as defined in § 18-101(c) of this title.    (c)    “Regular undergraduate program” means an academic program of study in an institution of higher education at or below the baccalaureate level leading to either an associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree.    (d)    (1)    “Service obligation” means employment in the State in an occupation directly related to the eligible program of study as determined by the Maryland Higher Education Commission.        (2)    “Service obligation” does not mean paid student internships, paid fellowships, or volunteer service.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-2003 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 20 - Maryland Science and Technology Scholarships|Section 18-2003 - Uses

    A Maryland Science and Technology Scholarship may be used for tuition and mandatory fees at any eligible institution.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-2004 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 20 - Maryland Science and Technology Scholarships|Section 18-2004 - Eligible Academic Programs

    Each year after consulting with the Department of Commerce, the Maryland Department of Labor, and the appropriate commission advisory boards and evaluating such factors as high economic growth and the needs of Maryland’s science and technology industry and business community, the Commission shall establish a list of academic programs eligible for the Maryland Science and Technology Scholarship Program.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-2005 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 20 - Maryland Science and Technology Scholarships|Section 18-2005 - Funding

    Funds for the Maryland Science and Technology Scholarship Program shall be as provided in the annual budget of the Commission by the Governor.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-2006 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 20 - Maryland Science and Technology Scholarships|Section 18-2006 - List of Award Recipients

    On or before May 1 of each year, the Office shall send each Senator and each Delegate a list of individuals in each legislative district to whom Maryland Science and Technology Scholarships are awarded.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-2007 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 20 - Maryland Science and Technology Scholarships|Section 18-2007 - Publicizing Availability

    The Office of Student Financial Assistance shall publicize the availability of Maryland Science and Technology Scholarships.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-2101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 21 - James Proctor Scholarship Program|Section 18-2101 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “HBCU” means the following historically black colleges and universities:        (1)    Bowie State University;        (2)    Coppin State University;        (3)    Morgan State University; and        (4)    University of Maryland Eastern Shore.    (c)    “Program” means the James Proctor Scholarship Program.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-2102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 21 - James Proctor Scholarship Program|Section 18-2102 - Established

    There is a James Proctor Scholarship Program in the State.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-2103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 21 - James Proctor Scholarship Program|Section 18-2103 - Purpose

    The purpose of the Program is to award scholarships to students who attend an HBCU.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-2104 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 21 - James Proctor Scholarship Program|Section 18-2104 - Payment of Tuition and Fees

    (a)    Each HBCU shall apply funding from the Program to the tuition and fees of an enrolled student who is a resident of the State.    (b)    Any student financial aid, other than a student loan, received by a student who receives a scholarship under the Program shall be applied first to pay the student’s tuition and fees.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-2105 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 21 - James Proctor Scholarship Program|Section 18-2105 - Administration and Policies

    Each HBCU shall administer the Program on its campus and shall adopt policies, subject to the requirements of this subtitle, to establish:        (1)    Eligibility requirements for a student receiving a scholarship under the Program;        (2)    Award amounts to be given to eligible students;        (3)    A procedure and schedule for the payment of the scholarship award provided to an eligible student; and        (4)    Any other policies necessary for the implementation of the Program.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-2106 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 21 - James Proctor Scholarship Program|Section 18-2106 - Funding

    (a)    The Governor may include in the State budget an appropriation for scholarships under the Program.    (b)    The funds appropriated under subsection (a) of this section shall be divided and distributed equally to each HBCU.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-2201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 22 - Maryland Teacher Scholarships|Section 18-2201 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Eligible institution” means a:        (1)    Public senior higher education institution in the State that possesses a certificate of approval from the Commission and has a department, school, or college of education; or        (2)    Private nonprofit institution of higher education in the State that possesses a certificate of approval from the Commission, has a department, school, or college of education, and agrees to provide a matching grant to an undergraduate or graduate student, as appropriate, who receives a Teaching Fellows for Maryland scholarship in the lesser of:            (i)    100% of the annual cost of tuition and mandatory fees at the University of Maryland, College Park Campus; or            (ii)    50% of the cost of tuition and mandatory fees at the private nonprofit institution of higher education.    (c)    “Office” means the Office of Student Financial Assistance as defined in § 18–101(c) of this title.    (d)    (1)    “Service obligation” means to teach full time in the State as a teacher in a Maryland public school or a public prekindergarten program that has at least 50% of its students eligible for free or reduced price meals (FRPM).        (2)    “Service obligation” does not mean employment as teaching assistants, volunteer service, paid fellowships, or internships.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-2202 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 22 - Maryland Teacher Scholarships|Section 18-2202 - Program Established

    There is a program of Teaching Fellows for Maryland scholarships that are awarded under this subtitle for students who pledge to work as public school or public prekindergarten teachers in the State upon completion of their studies at schools that have at least 50% of the students in the school eligible for free or reduced price meals (FRPM).
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-2204 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 22 - Maryland Teacher Scholarships|Section 18-2204 - Penalties for Failure to Complete Program

    (a)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the recipient of a Teaching Fellows for Maryland scholarship shall repay the Commission the funds received as set forth in § 18–112 of this title if the recipient does not:        (1)    Satisfy the degree requirements of the eligible course of study or program or fulfill other requirements as provided in this subtitle;        (2)    Subject to subsection (b) of this section, perform the service obligation to teach in a public school or a public prekindergarten program that has at least 50% of its students eligible for free or reduced price meals (FRPM) for a period of:            (i)    For a recipient who received a scholarship as an undergraduate student, 1 year for each year that the recipient has a scholarship awarded under this subtitle; and            (ii)    For a recipient who received a scholarship as a graduate student, at least 2 years; and        (3)    Become professionally certified to teach in the State of Maryland within the time period specified by the Commission in consultation with the Maryland Department of Education.    (b)    If a recipient is unable to perform the service obligation required under this subtitle because there are no available positions in a public school or public prekindergarten program that has at least 50% of its students eligible for free or reduced price meals (FRPM), the recipient may work in any public school or public prekindergarten program in the State.    (c)    The Office shall forgive a recipient of a Teaching Fellows for Maryland scholarship for 2 years of an award if:        (1)    (i)    The recipient has taken the teacher certification examination, approved by the State Board of Education, in 2 consecutive years; and            (ii)    The recipient fails to pass the teacher certification examination within the time period specified by the Commission in accordance with subsection (a)(3) of this section; or        (2)    The recipient provides to the Office satisfactory evidence of extenuating circumstances that prevent the recipient from becoming professionally certified to teach in the State.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-2205 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 22 - Maryland Teacher Scholarships|Section 18-2205 - Amount of Scholarship Award

    (a)    The annual scholarship award shall be:        (1)    At a public senior higher education institution in the State that has a department, school, or college of education, 100% of the equivalent annual tuition, mandatory fees, and room and board of a resident undergraduate student or graduate student, as appropriate, at the public senior higher education institution; or        (2)    Subject to subsection (b) of this section, at a private nonprofit institution of higher education in the State that has a department, school, or college of education, an amount equal to:            (i)    The lesser of:                1.    100% of the equivalent annual tuition and mandatory fees of a resident undergraduate student or graduate student, as appropriate, at the University of Maryland, College Park Campus; or                2.    50% of the equivalent annual tuition and mandatory fees of a resident undergraduate or graduate student, as appropriate, at the eligible private nonprofit institution of higher education; and            (ii)    100% of the room and board of a resident undergraduate student or graduate student, as appropriate, at the eligible private nonprofit institution of higher education in the State.    (b)    A private nonprofit institution of higher education shall provide a matching scholarship award in an amount equal to the award calculated in subsection (a)(2)(i) of this section.