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MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-1807 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 18 - Apprenticeship Incentive Program|Section 18-1807 - Use of Grant Funds; Periodic Reports and Records

    (a)    The grant recipient may use the grant for:        (1)    The development of competency based instructional programs that incorporate industry skills and that are based on generally accepted models within the industry;        (2)    The development of performance assessment systems that are tied to industry standards that demonstrate mastery of skills with a formal credential;        (3)    The coordination of work site and on–the–job training; and        (4)    To the extent not provided by the educational institution attended by the student or by any other entity, the costs of tuition, books, fees, and materials used in the training program.    (b)    Funds for the costs of the administration of the program shall be as provided by the Governor in the annual budget.    (c)    The grant recipient shall:        (1)    Submit periodic reports to the Secretary of Labor summarizing its activities under the program;        (2)    Meet and consult with the Secretary about the program; and        (3)    Make available to the Secretary for inspection, the recipient’s books, accounts, and other records associated with the program at such times as are mutually agreed upon by the parties.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-1808 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 18 - Apprenticeship Incentive Program|Section 18-1808 - Youth Apprenticeship Program Advisory Board

    (a)    The Maryland Department of Labor may establish a Youth Apprenticeship Program Advisory Board.    (b)    The Advisory Board shall include:        (1)    The Secretary of Labor;        (2)    The State Superintendent of Schools;        (3)    The Secretary of Higher Education;        (4)    The chair of the Maryland Business Roundtable, or the chair’s designee;        (5)    The President of the Maryland AFL–CIO, or the President’s designee;        (6)    The chair of the Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Council, or the chair’s designee;        (7)    The chair of the Partnership for Workforce Quality Advisory Board, or the chair’s designee;        (8)    The chair of the Vocational Education Advisory Council, or the chair’s designee;        (9)    The chair of the Governor’s Workforce Development Board, or the chair’s designee;        (10)    The chair of the Maryland Association of Community Colleges, or the chair’s designee;        (11)    One member of the Senate of Maryland, appointed by the President of the Senate; and        (12)    One member of the House of Delegates, appointed by the Speaker of the House.    (c)    The Advisory Board shall, from time to time, review the program and advise the Secretary of Labor, the State Superintendent of Schools, and the Secretary of Higher Education about matters regarding the program.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-1809 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 18 - Apprenticeship Incentive Program|Section 18-1809 - Regulations

    The Secretary of Labor, in collaboration with the State Superintendent of Schools and the Secretary of Higher Education, may adopt regulations to implement the provisions of this subtitle.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-1902 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 19 - Maryland 529 Program|Section 18-1902 - Policy Statement

    It is the intent of the General Assembly to enhance the accessibility and affordability of higher education for all citizens of the State and for all citizens of the District of Columbia by establishing a method to provide for the prepayment of tuition at eligible institutions of higher education.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-1902.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 19 - Maryland 529 Program|Section 18-1902.1 - Maryland 529

    (a)    There is a Program entitled Maryland 529.    (b)    The purpose of the Program is to provide for the administration by the Board of the Maryland Senator Edward J. Kasemeyer Prepaid College Trust, the Maryland Senator Edward J. Kasemeyer College Investment Plan, the Maryland Broker–Dealer College Investment Plan, and the Maryland ABLE Program.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-1903 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 19 - Maryland 529 Program|Section 18-1903 - Trust Established; Purpose; Funds

    (a)    There is a Maryland Senator Edward J. Kasemeyer Prepaid College Trust.    (b)    The purpose of the Trust is to provide:        (1)    A means for payment of the cost of tuition in advance of enrollment at an eligible institution of higher education; and        (2)    An assurance to a beneficiary who enrolls at an eligible institution of higher education that the Board shall make every effort to invest the advance payments so that the prepaid contract will cover the average in–State tuition costs at public institutions of higher education in the State at the time that the benefits are exercised.    (c)    The Board shall administer the Trust in compliance with Internal Revenue Service standards for qualified State tuition programs.    (d)    The funds of the Trust consist of:        (1)    Payments received from prepaid contracts made under the provisions of this subtitle;        (2)    Bequests, endowments, or funds from any other available private source;        (3)    Interest and income earned from the investments of the Trust; and        (4)    Federal, State, or local funds, or funds from any other available public source.    (e)    Money remaining in the Trust at the end of the fiscal year shall remain in the Trust and may not revert to the General Fund of the State.    (f)    Money of the Trust may not be considered money of the State and may not be deposited into the Treasury.    (g)    Money of the Trust may not be considered money of the Maryland Senator Edward J. Kasemeyer College Investment Plan and may not be commingled with the Plan.    (h)    Money of the Trust may not be considered money of or be commingled with the Maryland Broker–Dealer College Investment Plan.    (i)    Money of the Trust may not be considered money of or be commingled with the Maryland ABLE Program.    (j)    (1)    The debts, contracts, and obligations of the Trust 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 cannot 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 Trust or to make any appropriation for the payment of the debts and obligations of the Trust.    (k)    Neither the State nor any eligible institution of higher education shall be liable for any losses or shortage of funds in the event that the Maryland Senator Edward J. Kasemeyer Prepaid College Trust is insufficient to meet the tuition requirements of an institution attended by the qualified beneficiary.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-1904 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 19 - Maryland 529 Program|Section 18-1904 - Maryland 529 Board

    (a)    There is a Maryland 529 Board.    (b)    The Board shall administer:        (1)    The Maryland Senator Edward J. Kasemeyer Prepaid College Trust established under this subtitle;        (2)    The Maryland Senator Edward J. Kasemeyer College Investment Plan established under Subtitle 19A of this title;        (3)    The Maryland Broker–Dealer College Investment Plan established under Subtitle 19B of this title; and        (4)    The Maryland ABLE Program established under Subtitle 19C of this title.    (c)    The Board consists of the following members:        (1)    The Secretary of the Maryland Higher Education Commission;        (2)    The State Superintendent of Schools;        (3)    The State Treasurer;        (4)    The State Comptroller;        (5)    The Chancellor of the University System of Maryland;        (6)    The Secretary of Disabilities; and        (7)    Five members of the public who shall be appointed by the Governor and shall have significant experience in finance, accounting, investment management, or other areas that can be of assistance to the Board.    (d)    A member of the Board designated under subsection (c)(1) through (6) of this section may designate an employee from the member’s staff to represent the member of the Board, with the full voting rights, powers, and duties of the member.    (e)    Before taking office, each appointee to the Board shall take the oath required by Article I, § 9 of the Maryland Constitution.    (f)    (1)    Except for the terms of the initial members of the Board, the term of a public member of the Board is 4 years.        (2)    The terms of the public members of the Board are staggered as required by the terms of the members of the Board on October 1, 1998.        (3)    At the end of a term, a public member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.        (4)    A public member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the remainder of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.        (5)    A public member is eligible for reappointment.    (g)    The Governor may remove a public member for incompetence or misconduct.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-1905.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 19 - Maryland 529 Program|Section 18-1905.1 - Additional Duties -- Marketing Plan to Increase Participation in Maryland 529

    (a)    (1)    The Board shall develop and implement a marketing plan to increase participation in Maryland 529.        (2)    (i)    The marketing plan shall identify methods to increase general participation in Maryland 529.            (ii)    The Board shall coordinate with the Board of Trustees of the Maryland Teachers and State Employees Supplemental Retirement Plans and local school systems, respectively, to identify methods to increase participation in Maryland 529 among:                1.    State employees that participate in other State tax savings programs; and                2.    Families of students in local school systems with lower rates of participation in Maryland 529 than the State population.    (b)    On or before December 1, 2016, and every 3 years thereafter, the Board shall submit the marketing plan required under subsection (a) of this section to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee, the Senate Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee, the House Committee on Ways and Means, and the House Appropriations Committee.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-1906.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 19 - Maryland 529 Program|Section 18-1906.1 - Obligations Exceeding Market Value of Trust Assets

    (a)    If the current prepaid contract obligations of the Trust exceed the market value of Trust assets, at the request of the Board the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill submitted to the General Assembly an appropriation in the amount determined under subsection (b) of this section.    (b)    The appropriation to be included in the budget bill under subsection (a) of this section shall equal the difference between the current prepaid contract obligations and the market value of Trust assets.    (c)    For purposes of this section, the current prepaid contract obligations and the market value of Trust assets:        (1)    Shall be determined as of June 30 of the calendar year that ended before the beginning of the fiscal year for which the appropriation is requested; and        (2)    Shall be verified by the report of the independent outside auditor required under § 18-1916 of this subtitle.    (d)    (1)    The amount appropriated under this section shall be deposited into the Trust.        (2)    All amounts paid into the Trust under this section shall constitute and be accounted for as advances to the Trust.        (3)    Subject to the rights of the Trust’s contract holders, amounts appropriated under this section shall be repaid to the State without interest in equal amounts in each of the next 2 fiscal years succeeding the one for which the appropriation was made.        (4)    If the appropriation in the State budget as enacted by the General Assembly is less than the amount specified under subsection (b) of this section, the Board may adjust the terms of subsequent or current prepaid contracts to ensure continued actuarial soundness of the Trust.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-1907 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 19 - Maryland 529 Program|Section 18-1907 - Trust Management and Administration; Fiduciary

    (a)    In this section, “fiduciary” means:        (1)    A member of the Board; or        (2)    An employee of the Program or the Trust who exercises any discretionary authority or control over:            (i)    The management or administration of the Trust; or            (ii)    The management or disposition of the assets of the Trust.    (b)    A fiduciary shall discharge the fiduciary’s duties with respect to the Trust:        (1)    Solely in the interest of the participants;        (2)    For the exclusive purposes of providing benefits to the participants and providing reasonable expenses of administering the Trust;        (3)    With the care, skill, prudence, and diligence under the circumstances then prevailing, that a prudent person acting in a like capacity and familiar with such matters would use in the conduct of an enterprise of a like character with like aims;        (4)    By diversifying the investments of the Trust so as to minimize the risk of large losses, unless under the circumstances it is clearly prudent not to do so;        (5)    In accordance with the laws governing the Trust; and        (6)    In accordance with the documents and instruments governing the Trust to the extent that the documents and instruments are consistent with this subtitle.    (c)    In exercising authority, control, or discretion with respect to the Trust, a fiduciary may not:        (1)    Use the assets of the Trust for the fiduciary’s own interest or account;        (2)    Act in a transaction involving the Trust on behalf of a person, or represent a person, if the interests of the person are adverse to the interests of the Trust or the interests of participants;        (3)    Receive any consideration for the fiduciary’s own account from a person dealing with the Trust in connection with a transaction involving the assets of the Trust; or        (4)    Become an endorser or surety or, in any manner, an obligor, for money lent to or borrowed from the Board.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-1908 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 19 - Maryland 529 Program|Section 18-1908 - Bonding of Fiduciary

    (a)    The Board shall purchase a bond for each fiduciary in accordance with Title 9, Subtitle 17 of the State Government Article.    (b)    Unless a fiduciary is bonded, the fiduciary may not exercise custody or control of any assets of the Trust.    (c)    A fiduciary may not allow another fiduciary to act in violation of this section.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-1910 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 19 - Maryland 529 Program|Section 18-1910 - Refunds

    (a)    (1)    The Board shall issue refunds as specified in this section.        (2)    Unless authorized by the Board or under subsection (b) of this section, a refund may not exceed the amount paid into the Trust by the account holder.    (b)    A refund equal to the same benefits as provided by the prepaid contract, minus any amount paid out of the funds of the Trust on behalf of the qualified beneficiary and for reasonable administrative charges, shall be made if the beneficiary:        (1)    Is awarded a scholarship or tuition remission that covers benefits provided under the prepaid contract; or        (2)    Dies or suffers from a disability which prevents the beneficiary from attending an institution of higher education within the time allowed by this subtitle.    (c)    (1)    A reduced refund of the contributions made to the Trust, as determined by the Board, shall be made if:            (i)    The beneficiary does not attend an institution of higher education;            (ii)    Benefits are not exercised under the contract within a time specified in the contract; or            (iii)    The prepaid contract is canceled by the account holder.        (2)    The time that a qualified beneficiary spends in active duty as a member of the United States armed forces shall be added to the time period allowed to exercise the benefits under a prepaid contract before a termination under paragraph (1) of this subsection.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-1911 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 19 - Maryland 529 Program|Section 18-1911 - Insurance Article Inapplicable

    The Board, Trust, and prepaid contracts issued under this subtitle are not subject to the provisions of the Insurance Article.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-1912 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 19 - Maryland 529 Program|Section 18-1912 - State and Local Tax Exemption

    The assets and income of the Trust are exempt from State and local taxation.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-1913 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 19 - Maryland 529 Program|Section 18-1913 - Seizure of Contract Benefits Prohibited

    (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 a prepaid contract or any asset of the Trust.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-1914 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 19 - Maryland 529 Program|Section 18-1914 - Admission and Tuition

    (a)    Nothing in this subtitle or in any prepaid contract may be construed as a promise or guarantee by the Board of admission to, continued enrollment at, or graduation from an institution of higher education.    (b)    The actual tuition rate charged to a qualified beneficiary shall be determined at the time of enrollment in accordance with the residency policy adopted by the governing board of the institution of higher education at which the qualified beneficiary enrolls.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-1915 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 19 - Maryland 529 Program|Section 18-1915 - Payroll Deductions

    The State and its agencies or any local government in the State may agree, by contract or otherwise, to remit payments on behalf of an employee toward a prepaid contract through payroll deductions.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-1916 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 19 - Maryland 529 Program|Section 18-1916 - Audit of Trust

    (a)    (1)    The Legislative Auditor shall audit the Trust as provided under Title 2, Subtitle 12 of the State Government Article.        (2)    The Board shall cause an audit of the Trust to be made by an outside independent auditor annually.        (3)    The Board shall pay for the audit required under paragraph (2) of this subsection.    (b)    (1)    Within 120 days after the close of each fiscal year, the Board shall submit to the Governor and, subject to § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, to the General Assembly a report including:            (i)    The audit of the outside independent auditor;            (ii)    A financial accounting of the Trust, including:                1.    The annual review of the comprehensive investment plan which shall include:                A.    The status of the investment program, including investment income matched to projected enrollment costs under the existing prepaid contracts;                B.    The assets held in each class of investment, the amount of funds held in any cash pool, the amount of funds held in fixed assets investments, and the amount of funds held in equity investments;                C.    The percentage and dollar value of assets placed with outside managers;                D.    The income produced by each class of investment; and                E.    The income produced by each investment manager; and                2.    A detailed account of the operating and administrative budget for the Trust, which shall include a complete list of revenue sources and expenditures detailing the line item expenditures for:                A.    Salaries, wages, and fringe benefits;                B.    Technical and special fees;                C.    Communication;                D.    Travel;                E.    Contractual services;                F.    Supplies and materials;                G.    Equipment;                H.    Fixed charges; and                I.    Other expenses.            (iii)    The number of prepaid contracts entered into during the previous fiscal year;            (iv)    Efforts by the Board in marketing the prepaid contracts under the Trust; and            (v)    Any recommendations of the Board concerning the operation of the Trust.        (2)    The Board shall make available to each account holder a copy of a summary of the report and the option to purchase the full report at a nominal charge.    (c)    The audit required by subsection (a)(2) of this section and the report required by subsection (b) of this section may be combined with any other audit or report for the same fiscal year required to be submitted by the Board to the Governor and the General Assembly.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-19A-01 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 19A - Maryland Senator Edward J. Kasemeyer College Investment Plan|Section 18-19A-01 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Account holder” means the person who established an investment account on behalf of a qualified designated beneficiary.    (c)    “Board” means the Maryland 529 Board established under § 18–1904 of this title.    (d)    “Eligible educational institution” has the meaning stated in § 529(e) of the Internal Revenue Code.    (e)    “Investment account” means an account established by an account holder under this subtitle on behalf of a qualified designated beneficiary for the purpose of applying distributions toward qualified higher education expenses at eligible educational institutions.    (f)    “Plan” means the Maryland Senator Edward J. Kasemeyer College Investment Plan established under this subtitle.    (g)    “Qualified designated beneficiary” has the meaning stated in § 529(e) of the Internal Revenue Code.    (h)    “Qualified higher education expenses” has the meaning stated in § 529(e) of the Internal Revenue Code.    (i)    “Qualified state tuition program” has the meaning stated in § 529 of the Internal Revenue Code.