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MD. Education Code Ann. §  9.9-104 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 9.9 - Community Schools|Section 9.9-104 - Community School Coordinator

    (a)    A community school shall have a community school coordinator.    (b)    A CSC shall be responsible for developing and implementing a plan based on an assessment of needs for the community school, in cooperation with other interested stakeholders.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  9.9-105 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 9.9 - Community Schools|Section 9.9-105 - School-Community Partnership

    Subject to  the approval required under  § 9.9–106 of this title, a local school system or an existing public school may form a school–community partnership for the planning and implementation of a community school.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  9.9-106 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 9.9 - Community Schools|Section 9.9-106 - Approval and Implementation

    (a)    A local school system shall review and approve a community school.    (b)    A community school may not be implemented without the approval of a local school system.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  9.9-107 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 9.9 - Community Schools|Section 9.9-107 - Funding; Eligible Interventions; Academic Services; Assistance and Support

    (a)    A local school system shall make public school funding available to a community school.    (b)    Eligible interventions for which a community school may receive funding include academic services, parental involvement programs, physical and mental health services, and community involvement programs.    (c)    (1)    Academic services include:            (i)    Academic support and enrichment activities;            (ii)    Counseling;            (iii)    Job training, internship opportunities, higher education advising, and career, apprenticeship, and employment opportunities;            (iv)    Programs that provide assistance to students who are chronically absent, tardy, suspended, or expelled;            (v)    Specialized instructional support services; and            (vi)    Early childhood education, including Head Start or Early Head Start.        (2)    Parental involvement programs include:            (i)    Programs that promote and encourage parental involvement and family literacy;            (ii)    Parent leadership development and advocacy activities; and            (iii)    Parenting education activities.        (3)    Physical and mental health services include:            (i)    Mentoring and other youth development services, including after school and summer learning opportunities and services;            (ii)    Juvenile justice system involvement prevention, reentry, rehabilitation, and restorative practices;            (iii)    Home visitation services;            (iv)    Developmentally appropriate physical education;            (v)    Nutrition services;            (vi)    Primary health and dental care; and            (vii)    Mental health and counseling services.        (4)    Community involvement programs include:            (i)    Service and service–learning opportunities;            (ii)    Adult education, including English as a second language classes;            (iii)    Homelessness prevention and permanent housing services; and            (iv)    Other services designed to meet the needs of the community school and the community as identified by the community school leadership team and in accordance with the plan developed under  § 9.9–104(b) of this title.    (d)    A community school  or the CSC may solicit the assistance and support of community partners when fulfilling the requirements of this section.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  9.10-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 9.10 - Maryland Office of the Inspector General for Education|Section 9.10-101 - Definitions

    (a)    In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Inspector General” means the Inspector General in the Maryland Office of the Inspector General for Education.    (c)    “Office” means the Maryland Office of the Inspector General for Education.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  9.10-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 9.10 - Maryland Office of the Inspector General for Education|Section 9.10-102 - Office Established

    (a)    There is a Maryland Office of the Inspector General for Education.    (b)    The Office is an independent unit of the State.    (c)    The purpose of the Office is to provide accountability and transparency in the expenditure of public funds for education in the State.    (d)    All expenses and operations related to the administration of the Office shall be separately identified and independent of any other unit of State government.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  9.10-103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 9.10 - Maryland Office of the Inspector General for Education|Section 9.10-103 - Inspector General

    (a)    There is an Inspector General in the Maryland Office of the Inspector General for Education.    (b)    (1)    An individual is eligible to be the Inspector General only if the individual executes an affidavit stating that the individual will not accept appointment to, or be a candidate for, a State or local office:            (i)    During the period of service as the Inspector General; and            (ii)    For at least 3 years immediately after the individual last serves as the Inspector General.        (2)    The Inspector General shall renew the affidavit every 2 years during the period of service.        (3)    A failure to renew the affidavit under this subsection shall subject the Inspector General to removal from office under this section.    (c)    (1)    The Inspector General shall be appointed unanimously by the Governor, the Attorney General, and the State Treasurer, subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.        (2)    The term of the Inspector General is 5 years, beginning July 1 after the appointment of the Inspector General.        (3)    At the end of a term, the Inspector General shall continue to serve until a successor is appointed.        (4)    If a vacancy occurs in the Office, an Interim Inspector General shall be appointed as a successor to serve for the remainder of the unexpired term.    (d)    The Inspector General may be removed unanimously by the Governor, the Attorney General, and the State Treasurer for:        (1)    Misconduct in office;        (2)    Persistent failure to perform the duties of the Office; or        (3)    Conduct prejudicial to the proper administration of justice.    (e)    (1)    Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Inspector General shall be professionally qualified through experience or education in at least one of the following areas:            (i)    Law;            (ii)    Auditing;            (iii)    Government operations;            (iv)    Financial management; or            (v)    Education policy.        (2)    If the Inspector General is professionally qualified in the area of education policy, the Inspector General also shall be professionally qualified through experience or education in at least one of the other areas listed in paragraph (1) of this subsection.    (f)    (1)    The Inspector General is entitled to the salary provided in the State budget.        (2)    Funding for the Office shall be as provided in the State budget.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  9.10-105 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 9.10 - Maryland Office of the Inspector General for Education|Section 9.10-105 - Reports

    (a)    On or before December 1 each year, the Office shall submit a report to the State Superintendent, the State Board, the Interagency Commission on School Construction, the Governor, and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly.    (b)    The report shall include information on:        (1)    The Office’s goals and priorities for the upcoming year;        (2)    The Office’s activities during the preceding year;        (3)    The number of incidents, in the aggregate, and a general summary of the nature of the reported incidents, referred to the appropriate federal, State, or local law enforcement authority, local State’s Attorney’s office, Office of the Attorney General, Office of the State Prosecutor, or federal agency during the preceding year;        (4)    Specific findings and recommendations relating to:            (i)    Instances of fraud, waste, or abuse involving the use of public funds and property;            (ii)    Violations of the civil rights of students or employees;            (iii)    Policies and procedures related to child abuse and neglect and compliance with applicable federal and State laws; and            (iv)    Compliance with other applicable federal and State laws; and        (5)    Any regulatory or statutory changes necessary to ensure compliance with applicable federal and State laws.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  19-104 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 19 - Auxiliary and Academic Facilities Bond Authority|Section 19-104 - Bonds -- Trust Agreement

    (a)    Any bonds issued under the provisions of this title may be secured by a trust agreement between a system and a corporate trustee, which may be any trust company or bank having the powers of a trust company within or without the State.    (b)    Any trust agreement may pledge or assign all or any part of a system’s auxiliary facilities fees and academic fees.    (c)    Any trust agreement or any resolution providing for the issuance of bonds may contain provisions for protecting and enforcing the rights and remedies of the bondholders reasonable and proper and not in violation of law, including covenants which shall include but not be limited to:        (1)    The duties of a system in relation to the acquisition of property, and the construction, improvement, maintenance, repair, operation, use, and insurance of any auxiliary facilities or any academic facilities authorized under the requirements of this title;        (2)    The duties of a system in relation to auxiliary facilities fees and academic fees;        (3)    The custody, safeguarding, and application of all money;        (4)    Provisions for the employment of independent consultants in connection with the construction or operation of the auxiliary facilities or any academic facilities authorized under the requirements of this title and requirements that a system follow the recommendation of such independent consultants; and        (5)    Provisions in the nature of rate covenants requiring the establishment and revision of auxiliary facilities fees and academic fees at certain levels or in accordance with procedures set forth therein or requiring the maintenance of expenses at certain levels or in accordance with procedures set forth therein.    (d)    Any bank or trust company incorporated under the laws of the State which acts as a depository of the proceeds of the bonds or revenues may furnish indemnifying bonds or pledge securities as required by a system.    (e)    Any trust agreement or any resolution providing for the issuance of bonds may provide the rights and remedies of bondholders and trustees, and may restrict the individual right of action by bondholders.    (f)    Any trust agreement or any resolution may contain other provisions a system deems reasonable and proper for the security of the bondholders, including, but not limited to, covenants to abandon, restrict, or prohibit the construction or operation of competing facilities and covenants pertaining to the issuance of additional parity bonds upon stated conditions.    (g)    The resolution providing for the issuance of bonds is a trust agreement if it so stipulates.    (h)    All expenses incurred in carrying out the provisions of any trust agreement or any resolution may be treated as a part of the cost of the operation of the auxiliary or academic facilities.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  19-106 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 19 - Auxiliary and Academic Facilities Bond Authority|Section 19-106 - Trust Funds

    All money received by a system as proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized by this title and all money received by a system by way of auxiliary facilities fees or academic fees which are assigned or pledged as security for the bonds shall be deemed to be trust funds to be held and applied as provided by the provisions of this title.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  19-107 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 19 - Auxiliary and Academic Facilities Bond Authority|Section 19-107 - Purpose and Nature of Powers Under Title; Exemption From Taxes

    (a)    The exercise of the powers granted by the provisions of this title shall be for the benefit of the people of the State, for the increase of their education and prosperity, and for the improvement of their health, living conditions, and general welfare.    (b)    The operation and maintenance of auxiliary or academic facilities by a system constitutes the performance of essential governmental functions.    (c)    A system may not be required to pay any taxes or assessments upon any building or buildings or any property, real, personal, or mixed, acquired or used under the provisions of this title or upon the income therefrom.    (d)    Bonds issued under the provisions of this title, their transfer and income, including any profit made on their sale, are free from taxation by the State or by any of its political subdivisions, or by any town or incorporated municipality or any other public agency within the State.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  19-108 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 19 - Auxiliary and Academic Facilities Bond Authority|Section 19-108 - Refunding Bonds

    (a)    A system may provide by resolution for the issuance of bonds for the purpose of refunding any bonds or refunding bonds then outstanding including the payment of any redemption premium and any interest accrued or to accrue to the date of redemption of the bonds and any issuance costs of refunding bonds.    (b)    The provisions of this title govern:        (1)    The issuance of the refunding bonds;        (2)    Their maturities and other details;        (3)    The rights and remedies of the bondholder;        (4)    The security for the refunding bonds; and        (5)    The rights, duties, and obligations of a system.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  19-109 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 19 - Auxiliary and Academic Facilities Bond Authority|Section 19-109 - Bonds as Securities

    (a)    Bonds issued under the provisions of this title are securities in which all of the following may legally and properly invest funds, including capital in their control or belonging to them:        (1)    Public officers and public agencies of the State and its political subdivisions;        (2)    Banks, trust companies, savings and loan associations, investment companies, and others carrying on a banking business;        (3)    Insurance companies and insurance associations and others carrying on an insurance business;        (4)    Administrators, executors, guardians, trustees, and other fiduciaries; and        (5)    All other persons.    (b)    The bonds are securities which may properly and legally be deposited with and received by any State or municipal office or any agency or political subdivision of the State for any purpose for which the deposit of bonds or other obligations of the State is now or hereafter authorized by law.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  19-110 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 19 - Auxiliary and Academic Facilities Bond Authority|Section 19-110 - Title to Property; Use of State Lands

    (a)    The title to any property acquired or constructed under the provisions of this title shall be in the State of Maryland for the use of a system.    (b)    The State consents to the use of any lands owned by it for the use of a system which may be suitable and necessary for the construction or operation of any of the buildings and facilities authorized by the provisions of this title and covenants that it will not revoke this consent during the term of bonds secured by auxiliary facilities fees or academic fees or facilities constructed thereon.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  19-111 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 19 - Auxiliary and Academic Facilities Bond Authority|Section 19-111 - Construction of Title

    (a)    The provisions of this title, being necessary for the welfare of the State and its inhabitants, shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes thereof.    (b)    The provisions of this title are severable, and if any of such provisions shall be held unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, the decision of such court shall not affect or impair any of the remaining provisions.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  19-112 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 19 - Auxiliary and Academic Facilities Bond Authority|Section 19-112 - Short Title

    This title may be referred to as the Auxiliary and Academic Facilities Bond Authority.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  20-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 20 - Maryland College Savings Bond Advisory Board|Section 20-101 - Established; Purposes; Members; Chair

    (a)    (1)    There is a Maryland College Savings Bond Advisory Board.        (2)    The purpose of the Board is to advise the Board of Public Works on the issuance of college savings bonds authorized under § 8–123.3 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.    (b)    The Board shall consist of the following four members:        (1)    The State Treasurer;        (2)    The Secretary of Higher Education; and        (3)    Two members appointed by the Governor.    (c)    Factors to be considered in appointing members to the Board may include:        (1)    Experience, skill, or knowledge in the areas of public finance and investment banking; or        (2)    Experience in the field of higher education finance.    (d)    The Treasurer shall serve as chair of the Advisory Board.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  20-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 20 - Maryland College Savings Bond Advisory Board|Section 20-102 - Duties

    (a)    (1)    The Maryland College Savings Bond Advisory Board shall make recommendations to:            (i)    The Board of Public Works regarding the need for Maryland capital appreciation general obligation bonds to help citizens save for the costs of college; and            (ii)    In accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the Governor and General Assembly on the establishment of an incentive program to encourage citizens to purchase capital appreciation general obligation bonds to finance the education of individuals at accredited institutions of postsecondary education in the State.        (2)    In the event of a negotiated sale, the Maryland College Savings Bond Advisory Board shall advise the Board of Public Works regarding:            (i)    Public relations and advertising needs;            (ii)    Bond issuance information, including:                1.    The increments in which to market the bonds;                2.    The recommended maturity dates of the bonds;                3.    The dollar limit that may be imposed on individual household purchases of college savings bonds; and                4.    The minimum denominations in which the college savings bonds may be marketed.    (b)    (1)    Each appointed member serves for a term of 3 years and until a successor is appointed.        (2)    A member appointed to fill a vacancy in an unexpired term serves only for the remainder of that term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.        (3)    Each member of the Advisory Board:            (i)    Serves without compensation; and            (ii)    Is entitled to reimbursement for expenses in accordance with the Standard State Travel Regulations.
MD. Election Law Code Ann. §  1-201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Election Law|Title 1 - Definitions and General Provisions|Subtitle 2 - Statement of Purpose|Section 1-201 - Statement of Purpose

    The intention of this article is that the conduct of elections should inspire public confidence and trust by assuring that:         (1)    all persons served by the election system are treated fairly and equitably;        (2)    all qualified persons may register and vote and that those who are not qualified do not vote;        (3)    those who administer elections are well-trained, that they serve both those who vote and those who seek votes, and that they put the public interest ahead of partisan interests;        (4)    full information on elections is provided to the public, including disclosure of campaign receipts and expenditures;        (5)    citizen convenience is emphasized in all aspects of the election process;        (6)    security and integrity are maintained in the casting of ballots, canvass of votes, and reporting of election results;        (7)    the prevention of fraud and corruption is diligently pursued; and        (8)    any offenses that occur are prosecuted.
MD. Election Law Code Ann. §  1-301 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Election Law|Title 1 - Definitions and General Provisions|Subtitle 3 - General Provisions|Section 1-301 - Computation of Time

    (a)    (1)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, in computing the time under this article for performing an act, Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays shall be included.        (2)    In a computation of time under this article, the day of performing an act and the day of registration or election shall be excluded.    (b)    If a computation of time would require an act to be performed on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the act shall be performed on the next regular business day following that Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday.
MD. Election Law Code Ann. §  1-302 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Election Law|Title 1 - Definitions and General Provisions|Subtitle 3 - General Provisions|Section 1-302 - Transmittal of Document by Facsimile

    (a)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the filing of any document specified in this article may be made by electronic facsimile transmittal.    (b)    A document may not be filed by electronic facsimile transmittal if the document is required to contain a signed affidavit.