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MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  11-709 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 11 - Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning|Subtitle 7 - Maryland Employment Advancement Right Now Program|Section 11-709 - Reporting

    (a)    On or before December 31 of each year, the Department shall report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, to the Senate Finance Committee and the House Economic Matters Committee on the Maryland EARN Program.    (b)    The report required under subsection (a) of this section shall include:        (1)    an identification of training needs statewide, including industries in urgent need of qualified workers;        (2)    information on measures being used to track the success and accountability of the Maryland EARN Program, including use of the StateStat accountability process under § 3–1003(b) of the State Finance and Procurement Article;        (3)    (i)    a description of each strategic industry partnership receiving grant funding and the status of the partnership; and            (ii)    the jurisdiction of the State in which each strategic industry partnership is located;        (4)    the number of individuals:            (i)    by sex, race, national origin, income, county of residence, and educational attainment, participating in each component of the Maryland EARN Program; and            (ii)    participating in the Maryland EARN Program who, as a result of the Program, have obtained:                1.    a credential or an identifiable skill;                2.    a new employment position;                3.    a title promotion; or                4.    a wage promotion;        (5)    an assessment of whether and to what extent the approved strategic industry partnerships utilized existing data concerning:            (i)    training needs in the State identified in previous studies; and            (ii)    applicable skills needs identified in existing workforce studies, plans, or research; and        (6)    information on the success of funding workforce development programs under § 11–708.1 of this subtitle.    (c)    The information reported under subsection (b)(6) of this section shall contain specific information concerning the entities providing pre–apprenticeship, youth apprenticeship, and registered apprenticeship job training programs from the Clean Energy Workforce Account, including:        (1)    the name and location of each program;        (2)    the populations targeted by each program;        (3)    the training and curriculum provided;        (4)    program enrollment and graduation rates; and        (5)    the number and types of placements achieved by trainees who complete each program.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  11-710 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 11 - Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning|Subtitle 7 - Maryland Employment Advancement Right Now Program|Section 11-710 - Short Title

    This subtitle may be cited as the “Maryland EARN Program”.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  11-801 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 11 - Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning|Subtitle 8 - Adult Education and Literacy Services|Section 11-801 - "Adult Education" Defined

    In this subtitle, “adult education” means academic instruction and education services below the postsecondary level for individuals:        (1)    who are at least 16 years old;        (2)    who are not enrolled or required to be enrolled in high school under State law; and        (3)    who:            (i)    are basic skills deficient;            (ii)    do not have a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent and have not achieved an equivalent level of education; or            (iii)    are English language learners.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  11-802 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 11 - Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning|Subtitle 8 - Adult Education and Literacy Services|Section 11-802 - Established

    (a)    There is an Adult Education and Literacy Services Office in the Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning of the Department.    (b)    The Adult Education and Literacy Services Office shall be the sole agency in the State responsible for administering and supervising policy and funding for adult education and literacy.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  11-803 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 11 - Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning|Subtitle 8 - Adult Education and Literacy Services|Section 11-803 - Regulations

    The Adult Education and Literacy Services Office, with the approval of the Secretary, may adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  11-804 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 11 - Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning|Subtitle 8 - Adult Education and Literacy Services|Section 11-804 - Responsibility for Development of State Plan for Adult Education and Literacy Services

    The Department shall be responsible for the development of the components of the State plan required to be submitted under federal law to carry out adult education and literacy services.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  11-805 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 11 - Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning|Subtitle 8 - Adult Education and Literacy Services|Section 11-805 - Purpose of Adult Education and Literacy Services

    The purpose of adult education and literacy services is to:        (1)    assist adults to become literate and obtain the knowledge and skills necessary for employment and self–sufficiency;        (2)    assist adults who are parents or family members to obtain the education and skills necessary:            (i)    to become full partners in the educational development of their children; and            (ii)    to lead to sustainable improvements in the economic opportunities for their family;        (3)    assist adults in attaining a secondary school diploma and in the transition to postsecondary education and training, including through career pathways; and        (4)    assist immigrants and other individuals who are English language learners by:            (i)    improving their English language proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension skills;            (ii)    improving mathematics skills; and            (iii)    acquiring an understanding of the American system of government, individual freedom, and the responsibilities of citizenship.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  11-806 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 11 - Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning|Subtitle 8 - Adult Education and Literacy Services|Section 11-806 - Grants for Adult Education and Literacy Services

    (a)    (1)    The Adult Education and Literacy Services Office shall distribute competitive grants for adult education and literacy services in accordance with the State plan for services required under the authorizing federal law for adult education and literacy services.        (2)    The grants distributed under this section shall be based on need and performance.        (3)    Grants under this section may be used for adult education and literacy services, including:            (i)    basic skills instruction;            (ii)    preparation and instruction for obtaining a high school diploma by examination under § 11–808 of this subtitle;            (iii)    the National External Diploma Program under § 11–807 of this subtitle;            (iv)    Workplace Literacy Services and workforce preparation activities;            (v)    English for speakers of other languages and integrated English literacy and civics education;            (vi)    family literacy;            (vii)    literacy instruction; and            (viii)    integrated education and training.    (b)    Funding for the competitive grants under this section shall be as provided in the State budget.    (c)    On or before August 1 each year, the Department shall:        (1)    compile a list by county of adult education and literacy services grant recipients for adult education and literacy services offered to the public;        (2)    distribute the list to the county board and county superintendent or chief executive officer of each local school system in the State; and        (3)    post the list on its public website.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  11-807 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 11 - Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning|Subtitle 8 - Adult Education and Literacy Services|Section 11-807 - National External Diploma Program

    (a)    In this section, “Program” means the National External Diploma Program adopted under regulations by the Secretary in consultation with the State Board of Education.    (b)    (1)    The Department and the State Board of Education recognize demonstrated competencies in adults, whether or not those competencies were acquired in a formal school setting.        (2)    In response to its recognition of competencies, the Department shall provide alternative requirements and methods of obtaining a Maryland high school diploma.        (3)    The Department and the State Board of Education shall award diplomas to the individuals meeting the requirements of this subtitle.    (c)    (1)    For each fiscal year the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill submitted to the General Assembly, including any proposed supplemental budget, a General Fund appropriation for the Program in an amount not less than the amount of the Governor’s General Fund appropriation for the Program in fiscal year 2006.        (2)    In each annual budget, the Governor shall include federal funds, to the extent available, for the Program in an amount not less than the amount of the Governor’s federal fund appropriation for the Program in fiscal year 2006.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  11-808 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 11 - Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning|Subtitle 8 - Adult Education and Literacy Services|Section 11-808 - Obtaining High School Diploma by Examination

    (a)    An individual may obtain a high school diploma by examination as provided in this section if the individual:        (1)    has not obtained a high school diploma;        (2)    resides in this State; and        (3)    except as provided in subsection (b) of this section:            (i)    is not subject to compulsory school attendance under § 7–301 of the Education Article; and            (ii)    has withdrawn from a regular full–time public or private school program.    (b)    An individual is not subject to the requirements of subsection (a)(3) of this section if the individual participates in a GED Option Program administered by the State Department of Education that creates a pathway to a high school diploma by examination for currently enrolled high school English language learner students under the age of 21 years who have experienced interrupted education and have a lower level of English proficiency than their peers.    (c)    The Department shall offer examinations to individuals who are pursuing a high school diploma under this subtitle at least twice each year at places throughout the State that are reasonably convenient for the applicants.    (d)    The examination shall:        (1)    be offered in appropriate high school subject areas; and        (2)    be of a comprehensive nature as determined by the State Board of Education.    (e)    An individual who fails an examination may repeat taking the examination.    (f)    A current member of the armed forces is exempt from the residency requirement in subsection (a)(2) of this section and may earn a Maryland high school diploma by achieving a passing score on the examination offered under subsection (c) of this section.    (g)    The diploma shall be awarded in accordance with the regulations adopted by the Secretary and the State Board of Education.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  11-809 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 11 - Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning|Subtitle 8 - Adult Education and Literacy Services|Section 11-809 - Ged Testing Fees -- Exemption for Homeless Youth

    (a)    In this section, “homeless youth” has the same meaning as provided in the federal McKinney–Vento Homeless Assistance Act.    (b)    An individual is exempt from paying GED testing fees if:        (1)    the individual is a homeless youth;        (2)    the individual has had a consistent presence in the State for at least 1 year before the individual applies to take the GED test, as evidenced by school, employment, or other records; and        (3)    the Department verifies that the individual is a homeless youth.    (c)    The Department may use the following individuals to verify that an individual is a homeless youth:        (1)    a homeless liaison from a local school system that the individual attended;        (2)    a director or a designee of the director of a program in the State funded under the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act; or        (3)    a director or a designee of the director of a program in the State funded under Title IV, Subtitle B of the McKinney–Vento Homeless Assistance Act.    (d)    The Department shall adopt regulations to implement the requirements of this section.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  11-903 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 11 - Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning|Subtitle 9 - Correctional Institutions|Section 11-903 - Responsibility of Department; Director

    (a)    The Department is responsible for the provision of education and workforce skills training programs in the adult correctional institutions in the State.    (b)    The Secretary shall appoint a Director of Education and Workforce Skills Training for Correctional Institutions.    (c)    The Director shall receive the salary provided in the budget of the Department.    (d)    The Director shall:        (1)    implement and operate the educational and workforce skills training programs developed by the Council in the correctional institutions;        (2)    meet with and advise the Council about the programs; and        (3)    consult with the Commissioner of Correction and the warden of each institution about the operation of the programs.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  11-904 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 11 - Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning|Subtitle 9 - Correctional Institutions|Section 11-904 - "Federal Acts" Defined

    In this subtitle, “federal acts” means the Acts of Congress that authorize funding for education, library services, and workforce development training for inmates in adult correctional facilities, and any amendments to those acts.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  11-905 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 11 - Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning|Subtitle 9 - Correctional Institutions|Section 11-905 - Federal Acts

    (a)    The State of Maryland assents to the federal acts.    (b)    The State Treasurer shall:        (1)    be the custodian of any money received under the federal acts; and        (2)    disburse this money in accordance with the federal acts.    (c)    The Maryland Department of Labor and the State Board of Education, as appropriate, shall:        (1)    cooperate with the appropriate federal agencies in administering the federal acts;        (2)    do anything necessary to secure the benefits of the federal acts;        (3)    facilitate the transfer of funds to the appropriate operational agency; and        (4)    represent this State in all matters relating to the administration of the federal acts.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  11-906 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 11 - Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning|Subtitle 9 - Correctional Institutions|Section 11-906 - Patuxent Institution; Funding

    (a)    Notwithstanding any other provision of law, Patuxent Institution is a correctional institution within the Division of Correction and under the jurisdiction of the Correctional Education Council for the funding of educational and workforce skills training programs only.    (b)    Funds for the operation of the educational and workforce skills training programs in correctional institutions shall be provided in the budget of the Department.    (c)    The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services and other State agencies may contribute to the programs identified under subsection (b) of this section.    (d)    Funds appropriated for educational and workforce skills training programs in correctional institutions may not be diverted by budget amendment or otherwise to any other purpose.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  11-907 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 11 - Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning|Subtitle 9 - Correctional Institutions|Section 11-907 - Scope of Subtitle

    This subtitle does not affect the provisions of law relating to the powers, duties, and authority of the State Board of Education, the State Superintendent of Schools, the Maryland Higher Education Commission, or the Secretary of Higher Education.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  11-1301 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 11 - Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning|Subtitle 13 - Construction Education and Innovation Fund|Section 11-1301 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Center” means the Maryland Center for Construction Education and Innovation.    (c)    “Fund” means the Construction Education and Innovation Fund.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  11-1302 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 11 - Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning|Subtitle 13 - Construction Education and Innovation Fund|Section 11-1302 - Fund Established

    (a)    There is a Construction Education and Innovation Fund.    (b)    The Center shall administer the Fund.    (c)    (1)    The Fund is a special, nonlapsing revolving fund that is not subject to § 7–302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.        (2)    The Treasurer shall hold the Fund separately, and the Comptroller shall account for the Fund.    (d)    The Fund consists of:        (1)    money appropriated in the State budget to the Fund;        (2)    money made available to the Fund through federal programs or private contributions;        (3)    money derived by the Center; or        (4)    any other money made available to the Center for the Fund.    (e)    For fiscal year 2018 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Governor shall include in the annual State budget an appropriation to the Fund of $250,000 to support the operation of the Center.    (f)    The Fund may be used only to support the purposes of the Center.    (g)    (1)    The Treasurer shall invest money in the Fund in the same manner as other State money may be invested.        (2)    Any investment earnings of the Fund shall be paid into the Fund.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  12-201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 12 - Maryland Small Business Retirement Savings Program and Trust|Subtitle 2 - Establishment; Powers and Duties of Board|Section 12-201 - Maryland Small Business Retirement Savings Board Established

    (a)    (1)    There is a Maryland Small Business Retirement Savings Board.        (2)    The Board is a body politic and corporate and is an instrumentality of the State.        (3)    (i)    Except as provided in subparagraphs (ii) and (iii) of this subsection, the Board is not subject to any law, including § 6–106 of the State Government Article, that affects governmental units.            (ii)    The Board is subject to:                1.    the Open Meetings Act; and                2.    the Public Information Act.            (iii)    The Board and its employees are subject to the public ethics law.    (b)    The Board consists of the following members:        (1)    the State Treasurer, or the State Treasurer’s designee;        (2)    the Secretary of Labor, or the Secretary’s designee; and        (3)    nine members with expertise in retirement programs and benefits, investments, financial systems and controls, or small business, appointed as follows:            (i)    three members, appointed by the Governor;            (ii)    three members, appointed by the President of the Senate; and            (iii)    three members, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Delegates.    (c)    (1)    The term of a member is 4 years.        (2)    The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on July 1, 2016.        (3)    At the end of a term a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.        (4)    A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.    (d)    The Board shall elect a chair from among the members of the Board.    (e)    The appointing authority may remove a member whom the appointing authority appointed, for incompetence or misconduct.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  12-202 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 12 - Maryland Small Business Retirement Savings Program and Trust|Subtitle 2 - Establishment; Powers and Duties of Board|Section 12-202 - Meetings; Staffing; Finances

    (a)    The Board shall meet at the times and places that the Board determines.    (b)    (1)    The Board may employ a staff and may hire consultants, administrators, and other professionals as necessary to help implement, maintain, and administer the Program and the Trust.        (2)    All expenses, including employee costs, incurred to implement, maintain, and administer the Program and the Trust shall be paid from money collected by or for the Program or the Trust.        (3)    Consistent with its fiduciary duties, the Board may enter into an agreement to borrow funds from the State or any other entity to provide funding for the operation of the Program until the Program can generate sufficient funding for operations through fees assessed on Program accounts.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  12-203 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 12 - Maryland Small Business Retirement Savings Program and Trust|Subtitle 2 - Establishment; Powers and Duties of Board|Section 12-203 - Duties

    (a)    The Board, the Program administrator, and staff shall discharge the duties with respect to the Trust solely in the interest of the Program participants as follows:        (1)    for the exclusive purposes of providing benefits to Program participants and defraying reasonable expenses of administering the Program; and        (2)    by  selecting investment options or programs that will invest with the care, skill, prudence, and diligence under the circumstances then prevailing that a prudent person acting in a like capacity and familiar with those matters would use in the conduct of an enterprise of a like character and with like aims.    (b)    (1)    The Board shall prepare, adopt, and annually review a written statement of investment policy that includes a risk management and oversight program.        (2)    The investment policy shall consider investment options or programs that will seek to mitigate risk by maintaining a balanced investment portfolio that provides assurance that no single investment or class of investments will have a disproportionate impact on the total portfolio.        (3)    The risk management and oversight program shall be designed to ensure that an effective risk management system is in place to monitor the risk levels of the Program investment portfolio and ensure that the risks taken are prudent and properly managed.