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2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 15 - Public Institutions of Higher Education › Subtitle 1 - General Provisions › Section 15-103 - Access to Military Recruiters

Each public institution of higher education that provides access to its campus or its student information directory to any person or group which makes students aware of occupational or educational options shall provide access on the same basis to official recruiting representatives of the military forces of this State and the United States for the purpose of informing students of educational and career opportunities available in the military.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 15 - Public Institutions of Higher Education › Subtitle 1 - General Provisions › Section 15-104 - Use of Endowment Funds, Gifts, Donations, etc.; Fundraising; Foundations

(a)    It is the public policy of the State that endowment funds of public institutions of higher education and gifts, donations, bequests, private endowments, and private grants received by public institutions of higher education or their governing boards, including any income therefrom:
(1)    Shall be used in accordance with the wishes of the donors; and
(2)    May not be used as a substitute for State General Fund appropriations.
(b)    (1)    The public institutions of higher education are encouraged to promote private fundraising by strengthening institutional development activities and by maintaining relationships with affiliated foundations.
(2)    Affiliated foundations that are independently established for this purpose shall operate subject to policies adopted by the governing boards and be approved for form and legal sufficiency by the Attorney General.
(3)    The presidents of the University System of Maryland constituent institutions may establish campus–based foundations. Each foundation need not be approved by the Board of Regents of the University System of Maryland but shall operate subject to policies adopted by the Board of Regents of the University System of Maryland in consultation with the presidents of the University System of Maryland constituent institutions.
(4)    An affiliated foundation established and operated under this subsection may not be considered an agency or instrumentality of the State or a unit of the Executive Branch for any purpose.
(5)    A financial obligation or liability of an affiliated foundation established and operated under this subsection may not be considered a debt or an obligation of the State or the University System of Maryland.
(6)    Sections 5–501 through 5–504 of the General Provisions Article do not bar an official or employee of a public institution of higher education from becoming a director, official, or employee of an independent foundation organized to foster fundraising and provide related services for the benefit of the institution.
(7)    No funds shall be accepted from an affiliated foundation by a public institution of postsecondary education unless the fiscal affairs of the affiliated foundation are audited annually by an independent certified public accountant.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 15 - Public Institutions of Higher Education › Subtitle 1 - General Provisions › Section 15-105 - Transfer of Personnel Positions

Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the governing boards of the public institutions of higher education may transfer any personnel position from one program to any other program under such governing board’s jurisdiction without the approval of any other officer, board, department, or agency of the State, provided that the total number of positions for all of the programs under the governing board’s jurisdiction does not exceed the total number of authorized positions for all the programs under the board’s jurisdiction as provided in the annual budget bill or its supporting documents.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 15 - Public Institutions of Higher Education › Subtitle 1 - General Provisions › Section 15-106 - Waiver of Tuition and Room and Board

Each governing board shall develop a policy for the waiver of tuition, and may develop a policy for the waiver of room and board, for faculty and employees of public institutions of higher education and their children who attend public institutions of higher education in the State.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 15 - Public Institutions of Higher Education › Subtitle 1 - General Provisions › Section 15-106.2 - Waiver of Residency Requirement for Public School Teacher

(a)    In this section, “residency requirement” means the requirement of a public senior higher education institution that a student has resided in the State for 1 year to be considered a resident and receive in–State tuition status.
(b)    For tuition purposes, a public senior higher education institution shall waive the in–State residency requirement for a public school teacher employed by a county board if:
(1)    (i)    The course or program is required by the State or the county board to maintain the teacher’s present position with the county board; or
(ii)    The course or program maintains or improves skills required by the county board in the teacher’s current position;
(2)    The teacher resides in this State and is employed as a full–time public school teacher; and
(3)    The teacher has been employed as a public school teacher in the State for less than a year.
(c)    A public school teacher is responsible for the difference between in–State and out–of–state tuition if:
(1)    The teacher resigns or is terminated from employment with the county board; and
(2)    The teacher remains enrolled in the course or program at an institution of higher education during the teacher’s first year as a Maryland resident.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 15 - Public Institutions of Higher Education › Subtitle 1 - General Provisions › Section 15-106.3 - National Guard Students

(a)    In this section, “National Guard student” means a student who is enrolled in a public institution of higher education and is a member of the United States National Guard.
(b)    A public institution of higher education shall allow a National Guard student to withdraw from courses the National Guard student is currently enrolled in without negative consequences to the National Guard student’s academic standing if the National Guard student’s unit is activated and deployed.
(c)    A public institution of higher education shall try to assist the National Guard student in completing the course requirements by either:
(1)    Giving the National Guard student a grade of incomplete and working with the National Guard student and the student’s instructor on a program of independent study; or
(2)    Transferring the National Guard student to an on–line course of instruction offered at an institution such as:
(i)    The University of Maryland University College’s Distance Education Courses; or
(ii)    The Southern Regional Education Board’s Electronic Campus.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 15 - Public Institutions of Higher Education › Subtitle 1 - General Provisions › Section 15-106.5 - Tuition Increase Prohibited for 2006 Academic Year

(a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2)    “Academic year” means the period commencing with the fall semester and continuing through the immediately following summer session at a public senior higher education institution.
(3)    “Governing board” means:
(i)    The Board of Regents of the University System of Maryland; and
(ii)    The Board of Regents of Morgan State University.
(4)    “Public senior higher education institution” has the meaning stated in § 10–101(m)(1) and (2) of this article.
(5)    (i)    “Tuition” means the charges approved by the governing board of a public senior higher education institution that are required of all undergraduate resident students by the institution as a condition of enrollment regardless of the student’s degree program, field of study, or selected courses.
(ii)    “Tuition” does not include:
1.    Fees that are required of all undergraduate resident students by the institution as a condition of enrollment regardless of the student’s degree program, field of study, or selected courses;
2.    Fees dedicated to support auxiliary enterprises and other self–funded activities of a public senior higher education institution; or
3.    A fee required only for enrollment in a specific degree program, field of study, or course when that fee is not required of undergraduate resident students at the public senior higher education institution for enrollment in other degree programs, fields of study, or courses.
(b)    Notwithstanding any other provision of law, for the academic years beginning in the fall of 2006 and 2007 only, a governing board may not approve, and a public senior higher education institution may not impose, an increase in the tuition charged for an academic year to a resident undergraduate student at the institution over the amount charged for tuition at the institution in the preceding academic year.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 15 - Public Institutions of Higher Education › Subtitle 1 - General Provisions › Section 15-106.7 - Exemption From Nonresident Tuition for Children of State or Local Public Safety Employees

(a)    In this section, “State or local public safety employee” has the meaning stated in § 18–601(a)(5) of this article.
(b)    A son or a daughter of a State or local public safety employee who is eligible for a scholarship in accordance with § 18–601(d)(3)(iii) of this article is exempt from paying the nonresident tuition rate at a public institution of higher education.
(c)    The governing board of each public institution of higher education, in consultation with the Commission, shall adopt appropriate policies to implement the provisions of this section.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 15 - Public Institutions of Higher Education › Subtitle 1 - General Provisions › Section 15-106.9 - Americorps Program Participants -- Waiver of Residency Requirement for In-State Tuition

(a)    In this section, “residency requirement” means the requirement of a public senior higher education institution that a student has resided in the State for 12 consecutive months to be considered a resident and receive in–State tuition status.
(b)    For in–State tuition purposes, a public senior higher education institution shall waive the in–State residency requirement for an individual who has completed:
(1)    All service hours for an AmeriCorps Program in the State; or
(2)    A service program under the Maryland Corps Program under Title 24, Subtitle 11 of this article.
(c)    A student is responsible for the difference between in–State and out–of–state tuition if the student does not retain residence in the State for the remainder of the school year for which in–State tuition was received.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 15 - Public Institutions of Higher Education › Subtitle 1 - General Provisions › Section 15-106.10 - Course That Teaches a Language or Communication Mode for Parents of Deaf or Hard of Hearing Children

(a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2)    “Deaf or hard of hearing child” means a minor who has hearing loss as determined through a universal newborn hearing screening under § 19–308.5 of the Health – General Article or a similar screening.
(3)    “Language or communication mode” means the method that a parent or legal guardian chooses to communicate with their deaf or hard of hearing child, including:
(i)    American Sign Language, as defined in § 7–702 of the Human Services Article;
(ii)    Cued speech, which is a system of handshapes and positions that, when combined with the mouth movements of speech, visually represent the phonemes of spoken language; and
(iii)    Listening and spoken language, in which infants and young children with hearing loss are taught to listen and talk with support from hearing technology, such as hearing aids, assistive listening devices, or cochlear implants.
(4)    “Tuition” means the charges imposed by a public institution of higher education for enrollment in a course that teaches a language or communication mode at the institution, including charges for registration and all fees for enrolling in the course.
(b)    A parent of a deaf or hard of hearing child:
(1)    May take one course that teaches a language or communication mode at an institution of higher education; and
(2)    Is exempt from paying tuition at a public institution of higher education for the course.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 15 - Public Institutions of Higher Education › Subtitle 1 - General Provisions › Section 15-106.11 - In-State Tuition for Returned Peace Corps Volunteers

(a)    In this section, “returned Peace Corps volunteer” means a person who has been certified by the Director of the Peace Corps as having served satisfactorily as a Peace Corps volunteer.
(b)    A returned Peace Corps volunteer who attends a public institution of higher education in the State is exempt from paying nonresident tuition at a public institution of higher education in the State if the returned Peace Corps volunteer is domiciled in the State.
(c)    A student who attends a community college in the State and pays tuition as provided in subsection (b) of this section shall be included as an in–State resident for computation of State aid to community colleges in accordance with §§ 16–305 and 16–512 of this article.
(d)    The Commission shall adopt regulations to implement the provisions of this section.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 15 - Public Institutions of Higher Education › Subtitle 1 - General Provisions › Section 15-107 - Promotion of Economic Interests Through Arrangements With Private Sector

Public senior higher educational institutions and their governing boards are encouraged to promote the economic development of the State and to increase the financial resources of the institutions through arrangements with the private sector, including collaborative research and development, commercial application of institution–owned intellectual property, and the provisions of technical assistance.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 15 - Public Institutions of Higher Education › Subtitle 1 - General Provisions › Section 15-108 - Employee Leave Time

(a)    In this section, “employee leave time” means the following types of leave:
(1)    Holiday leave;
(2)    Annual leave;
(3)    Personal leave;
(4)    Sick leave; and
(5)    Administrative and other related leave.
(b)    As provided in this section, each public institution of higher education is authorized to establish employee leave time for its skilled employees, professional employees, and employees in a status that is equivalent to skilled employees or professional employees in the State Personnel Management System, described in Title 6 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article.
(c)    The number of days established by a public institution of higher education as employee leave time shall total at least the number of days provided to employees in the State Personnel Management System under Title 9, Subtitles 2, 3, 4, and 5 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 15 - Public Institutions of Higher Education › Subtitle 1 - General Provisions › Section 15-109 - Exemption of Provider of Utility Services From Jurisdiction of Public Service Commission

(a)    This section applies only to a public institution of higher education that owns, manages, or maintains a steam system or an electric system for the purpose of providing services exclusively for the benefit of the institution.
(b)    A person that enters into an agreement or lease with a public institution of higher education to facilitate or undertake the financing, whole or partial ownership, operation, generation, construction, distribution, or maintenance of an on–site steam or electric generation, production, or distribution system for the institution may not be considered a public service company, as defined in § 1–101 of the Public Utilities Article, subject to the jurisdiction of the Public Service Commission as a result of the financing, leasing, ownership, operation, control, management, construction, distribution, or maintenance of the steam or electric system.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 15 - Public Institutions of Higher Education › Subtitle 1 - General Provisions › Section 15-111 - Credit Card Marketing and Merchandising Conducted at Higher Education Institutions

(a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2)    “Credit card” means a card or device issued under an agreement by which the credit card issuer gives to a cardholder residing in the State the privilege of obtaining credit from the credit card issuer or another person in connection with the purchase or lease of goods or services primarily for personal, family, or household use.
(3)    “Credit card issuer” means a financial institution, a lender other than a financial institution, or a merchant that receives applications and issues credit cards to individuals.
(4)    (i)    “Credit card marketing activity” means any activity of an agent or employee of a credit card issuer that is designed to encourage students at an institution of higher education in the State to apply for a credit card.
(ii)    “Credit card marketing activity” includes the act of placing a display or poster together with credit card applications on a campus of an institution of higher education in the State, whether or not an employee or agent of the credit card issuer attends the display.
(5)    “Merchandising” means the offering of free merchandise or incentives to students as a part of credit card marketing activities.
(6)    “Student” means an individual enrolled for at least one credit hour at an institution of higher education.
(b)    (1)    Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, an institution of higher education shall develop policies regarding credit card marketing activities and merchandising conducted on a campus of an institution of higher education by a credit card issuer.
(2)    The requirements of paragraph (1) of this subsection do not apply to credit card marketing activities or merchandising conducted by credit card issuers:
(i)    In newspapers, magazines, or other similar publications; or
(ii)    Within the physical location of a financial services business located on the campus of an institution of higher education if conducted as a part of the regular course of business.
(c)    The policies developed under subsection (b) of this section shall include:
(1)    A requirement that credit card issuers conducting credit card marketing activities inform students about good credit management practices through a program developed in conjunction with the institution of higher education;
(2)    A requirement that the institution of higher education’s credit card marketing and merchandising policy be available to all students on request; and
(3)    Consideration of the following issues:
(i)    Registration of credit card issuers conducting credit card marketing activities;
(ii)    Limits on the times and locations of credit card marketing activities; and
(iii)    A prohibition on merchandising unless the student is provided credit card debt education literature, including brochures of written information or links to electronic information.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 15 - Public Institutions of Higher Education › Subtitle 1 - General Provisions › Section 15-113 - Development and Adoption of Guidelines and Policies

(a)    The Commission, in consultation with the public institutions of higher education in the State, shall develop and adopt guidelines on awarding academic credit for a student’s military training, coursework, and education.
(b)    In accordance with the guidelines developed by the Commission under subsection (a) of this section, the governing body of each public institution of higher education in the State shall develop and implement policies governing the awarding of academic credit for a student’s military training, coursework, and education.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 15 - Public Institutions of Higher Education › Subtitle 1 - General Provisions › Section 15-114 - Degree Plans

(a)    In this section, “degree plan” means a statement of the course of study requirements that an undergraduate student enrolled in a public higher education institution must complete to graduate from the institution.
(b)    Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, each undergraduate student enrolled in a public senior higher education institution shall file a degree plan with the institution as soon as practicable but not later than by the completion of 45 credit hours of course work.
(c)    Each undergraduate student who transfers to a public senior higher education institution with at least 45 credit hours of course work shall file a degree plan with the institution during the student’s first semester at the institution.
(d)    Each degree–seeking undergraduate student enrolled at a community college shall file a degree plan with the institution on entering the institution.
(e)    A degree plan filed under this section shall:
(1)    (i)    Be developed in consultation with an academic advisor in the student’s degree program; or
(ii)    If an academic advisor is not available in the student’s degree program, any academic advisor at the institution; and
(2)    Follow a pathway to a degree as required under § 15–115 of this subtitle.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 15 - Public Institutions of Higher Education › Subtitle 1 - General Provisions › Section 15-115 - Pathway Systems to Graduation

(a)    Each public institution of higher education in the State shall:
(1)    Develop a pathway system whereby public institutions of higher education establish graduation progress benchmarks for each academic major and for the general education program for students who have not declared a major;
(2)    Require the pathway for each first–time degree–seeking student to include credit–bearing mathematics and English courses in the first 24 credit hours of courses; and
(3)    Require the pathway for each degree–seeking student enrolled in a developmental course in mathematics, reading, or English to include the credit–bearing course in mathematics, reading, or English concurrent with or in the semester immediately following completion of the developmental course.
(b)    (1)    The benchmarks established in subsection (a)(1) of this section shall specify the credit and course criteria that indicate satisfactory progress toward a degree.
(2)    Academic units shall establish schedules for regular periodic reviews of student progress.
(3)    Students who are in danger of falling behind the program benchmarks shall be required to consult with an academic advisor before registration.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 15 - Public Institutions of Higher Education › Subtitle 1 - General Provisions › Section 15-117 - Standard Number of Credits for Degrees

(a)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the standard number of credits required for a baccalaureate degree from a public senior higher education institution is 120 credit hours.
(2)    The standard number of credits required under paragraph (1) of this subsection does not apply if:
(i)    The degree program is defined as a 5–year baccalaureate program;
(ii)    Professional accreditation requires a higher number of credit hours or requires course work that cannot be completed in 120 credits; or
(iii)    Certification requirements result in a need for credit hours in excess of 120.
(b)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, beginning with fall 2015, the standard number of credits required for an associate’s degree from a public community college is 60 credit hours.
(2)    The standard number of credits required under paragraph (1) of this subsection does not apply if:
(i)    The degree program is defined as more than a 2–year associate’s degree;
(ii)    Professional accreditation requires a higher number of credit hours or requires course work that cannot be completed in 60 credits; or
(iii)    Certification requirements result in a need for credit hours in excess of 60.
(c)    The governing board of a public institution of higher education, in consultation with the Commission, may approve additional exceptions to the credit hour requirements under subsections (a) and (b) of this section.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 15 - Public Institutions of Higher Education › Subtitle 1 - General Provisions › Section 15-120 - Registration of Individuals With Unpaid Balance on Student Account

(a)    A public institution of higher education shall allow an individual with an unpaid balance of $250 or less on a student account to register for courses at the institution if the individual settles the balance on the student account by the end of the late registration period for the next semester.
(b)    (1)    A public institution of higher education shall allow an individual with an unpaid balance of more than $250 on a student account to register for courses at the institution if the individual enters into an installment payment plan before the end of the late registration period for the current semester.
(2)    The installment payment plan under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall require the individual to make payments to settle the unpaid balance on the student account by the agreed on date.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 15 - Public Institutions of Higher Education › Subtitle 1 - General Provisions › Section 15-121 - Restrictions on Reduction of Financial Aid

(a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2)    “Cost of attendance” has the meaning stated in 20 U.S.C.A. § 1087ll.
(3)    “Expected family contribution” means the amount determined in accordance with 20 U.S.C.A. § 1087nn.
(4)    “Financial need” means cost of attendance minus expected family contribution.
(5)    “Gift aid” means all financial aid that is not a loan or work–study program, including grants, scholarships, tuition waivers, and third–party payments.
(6)    “Institutional gift aid” means gift aid that is funded by a public senior higher education institution.
(7)    (i)    “Private scholarships” means scholarships awarded by companies, private foundations, nonprofit organizations, and service groups.
(ii)    “Private scholarships” does not include awards funded by a private organization that:
1.    Is affiliated with a higher education institution; and
2.    Requests the higher education institution’s assistance in selecting recipients.
(b)    A public senior higher education institution may reduce institutional gift aid offers as a result of private scholarship awards only under the circumstances described in subsections (c) through (e) of this section.
(c)    If a student’s total gift aid from all sources exceeds the student’s financial need, a public senior higher education institution may reduce the student’s institutional gift aid until the student’s total gift aid no longer exceeds the student’s financial need.
(d)    In addition to the reduction authorized in subsection (c) of this section, a public senior higher education institution may further reduce a student’s institutional gift aid if the institution receives approval from the organization that awarded the private scholarship funds that triggered the reduction authorized in subsection (c) of this section.
(e)    A public senior higher education institution may reduce a student athlete’s institutional gift aid in order to comply with the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s individual or team financial aid restrictions.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 15 - Public Institutions of Higher Education › Subtitle 1 - General Provisions › Section 15-122 - Instruction in Substance Use Disorders, Effective Treatment, and Pain Management

(a)    This section applies only to an institution of higher education that awards a degree that an individual may use to meet the educational requirements for licensure under the Health Occupations Article as a physician, advanced practice nurse, dentist, physician assistant, or podiatrist.
(b)    An institution of higher education subject to this section shall offer instruction in substance use disorders, effective treatment for substance use disorders, and pain management.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 15 - Public Institutions of Higher Education › Subtitle 1 - General Provisions › Section 15-124 - Priority Course Registration for Eligible Service Member

(a)    In this section, “eligible service member” means:
(1)    A currently serving member of any branch of the armed forces of the United States, including the National Guard and the military reserves; and
(2)    A veteran of any branch of the armed forces of the United States, including the National Guard and the military reserves, who has received an honorable discharge or a certificate of satisfactory completion of military service.
(b)    Subject to subsection (c) of this section, a public institution of higher education shall grant priority registration for courses to an eligible service member.
(c)    The priority registration requirement under subsection (b) of this section:
(1)    Applies only within 15 years after the eligible service member was last on active duty; and
(2)    Does not apply after an eligible service member’s fourth academic year.
(d)    Each public institution of higher education shall adopt policies necessary to implement this section.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 15 - Public Institutions of Higher Education › Subtitle 1 - General Provisions › Section 15-125 - Referral of Noncredit or Credit Course as Apprenticeship or Apprenticeship Training Course

An institution of higher education may not refer to a noncredit or credit course as an apprenticeship or apprenticeship training course unless the course is part of a registered apprenticeship training program that has been approved by the Apprenticeship and Training Council of the Maryland Department of Labor or the U.S. Department of Labor.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 15 - Public Institutions of Higher Education › Subtitle 1 - General Provisions › Section 15-126 - Higher Education Institution Acceptance of Individual Achieving College and Career Readiness

(a)    This section applies if, after empirical review, the State Board determines that the college and career readiness assessment required under § 7–205.1 of this article aligns with global standards.
(b)    Notwithstanding any other provision of law, each community college and other open–enrollment public institution of higher education shall accept for enrollment in credit–bearing courses any individual who has achieved college and career readiness according to the standard adopted by the State Board under § 7–205.1 of this article.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 15 - Public Institutions of Higher Education › Subtitle 1 - General Provisions › Section 15-127 - Tuition, Payment, and Fees

(a)    (1)    In this section, “dually enrolled student” means a student who is dually enrolled in:
(i)    A secondary school in the State; and
(ii)    An institution of higher education in the State.
(2)    “Dually enrolled student” includes a student enrolled in a credit or noncredit certificate or license program, course, or sequence of courses that leads to certification or licensure at an institution of higher education in the State.
(b)    A public institution of higher education may not charge tuition to a dually enrolled student.
(c)    Subject to subsection (d) of this section, for each dually enrolled student who is enrolled in a public school in the county, the county board shall pay 75% of the cost of tuition for a public institution of higher education in the State.
(d)    (1)    If there is an agreement before July 1, 2020, between a public school and a public institution of higher education in which the public institution of higher education charges less than 75% of the cost of tuition to a dually enrolled student, the county board shall pay the cost of tuition under the existing agreement.
(2)    Every 2 years, a public school and a public institution of higher education may evaluate and modify an agreement made under paragraph (1) of this subsection.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 15 - Public Institutions of Higher Education › Subtitle 1 - General Provisions › Section 15-129 - Historically Black Colleges and Universities Reserve Fund -- Purpose -- Administration -- Specified Uses

(a)    In this section, “Fund” means the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Reserve Fund.
(b)    There is a Historically Black Colleges and Universities Reserve Fund.
(c)    The purpose of the Fund is to provide reserve funding for Bowie State University, Coppin State University, Morgan State University, and University of Maryland Eastern Shore that is used for purposes consistent with the uses specified under § 15–126 of this title.
(d)    The Maryland Higher Education Commission shall administer the Fund.
(e)    (1)    The Fund is a special, nonlapsing fund that is not subject to § 7–302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.
(2)    The State Treasurer shall hold the Fund separately, and the Comptroller shall account for the Fund.
(f)    The Fund consists of:
(1)    The remainder of any funds unused at the end of a fiscal year that is distributed to the Fund under § 15–126 of this title;
(2)    Money appropriated in the State budget to the Fund;
(3)    Interest earnings; and
(4)    Any other money from any other source accepted for the benefit of the Fund.
(g)    The Fund may be used only for the uses specified under § 15–126 of this title.
(h)    (1)    The State Treasurer shall invest the money of the Fund in the same manner as other State money may be invested.
(2)    Any interest earnings of the Fund shall be credited to the Fund.
(i)    Expenditures from the Fund may be made only in accordance with the State budget.
(j)    Money expended from the Fund for the uses specified under § 15–126 of this title is supplemental to and is not intended to take the place of funding that otherwise would be appropriated for the uses specified under § 15–126 of this title or any other funds appropriated to public institutions of higher education in the State budget.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 15 - Public Institutions of Higher Education › Subtitle 1 - General Provisions › Section 15-130 - Legislative Findings and Declarations Regarding Health and Safety of Student Athletes -- Athletic Program Implementations -- Annual Report on Student Athletes

(a)    In this section, “athletic program” means any intercollegiate athletic program at a public institution of higher education in the State.
(b)    The General Assembly finds and declares that:
(1)    Meeting the educational needs of student athletes should be the priority for intercollegiate athletic programs in the State; and
(2)    Providing adequate health and safety protections for student athletes can help prevent serious injury and death.
(c)    An athletic program shall adopt and implement:
(1)    Guidelines to prevent, assess, and treat serious sports–related conditions, including:
(i)    Brain injury;
(ii)    Heat illness; and
(iii)    Rhabdomyolysis;
(2)    Exercise and supervision guidelines for any student athlete who participates in an athletic program and is identified with potential life–threatening health conditions, including:
(i)    Sickle cell trait; and
(ii)    Asthma; and
(3)    Return–to–play protocols for athletes who experience injury or illness during practice or play.
(d)    (1)    On or before October 1, 2021, and each October 1 thereafter, the University System of Maryland Intercollegiate Athletics Workgroup shall submit a report to the General Assembly, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, on student athletes in the University System of Maryland, including any student athlete policy changes at each institution related to the health and safety of student athletes.
(2)    On or before October 1, 2021, and each October 1 thereafter, Morgan State University and St. Mary’s College of Maryland shall submit a report to the General Assembly, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, on student athletes at each institution, including any student athlete policy changes at each institution related to the health and safety of student athletes.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 15 - Public Institutions of Higher Education › Subtitle 1 - General Provisions › Section 15-132 - Information Provided on Student Identification Cards

If an institution of higher education provides an identification card to students, the institution:
(1)    Shall provide the telephone number for Maryland’s Helpline, or an on–campus crisis center that operates 24 hours a day and 365 days a year, on the card or on a sticker affixed to the card; and
(2)    May also provide the telephone numbers for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, the Crisis Text Line, the National Domestic Violence Hotline, or any on–campus crisis center on the card or on a sticker affixed to the card.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 15 - Public Institutions of Higher Education › Subtitle 1 - General Provisions › Section 15-133 - Legal Education Success Collaborative -- Purpose -- Administration -- Appropriations Supplemental

(a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2)    “Collaborative” means the Legal Education Success Collaborative.
(3)    “Maryland HBCU” means the following historically black colleges and universities:
(i)    Bowie State University;
(ii)    Coppin State University;
(iii)    Morgan State University; and
(iv)    University of Maryland Eastern Shore.
(4)    “Scholars program” means:
(i)    The University of Baltimore School of Law and Historically Black Colleges and Universities Student Pipeline Cooperative scholars; and
(ii)    The University of Maryland School of Law Diversity and Inclusion scholars.
(5)    “UB Law and HBCU Cooperative” means the University of Baltimore School of Law and Historically Black Colleges and Universities Student Pipeline Cooperative.
(b)    There is a Legal Education Success Collaborative between the University of Baltimore School of Law, the University of Maryland School of Law, and the Maryland historically black colleges and universities.
(c)    The purpose of the Collaborative is to increase diversity in the legal field through:
(1)    Financial support, academic success, professional development, and mentoring opportunities for students participating in the scholars program;
(2)    The UB Law and HBCU Cooperative that prepares Maryland HBCU students for law school and provides academic support and assistance to students in law school and throughout their legal careers; and
(3)    The University of Maryland School of Law Diversity and Inclusion scholars program.
(d)    (1)    The UB Law and HBCU Cooperative shall be developed and administered by the University of Baltimore School of Law.
(2)    The University of Maryland School of Law Diversity and Inclusion scholars program shall be developed and administered by the University of Maryland School of Law.
(e)    For fiscal year 2023 and each fiscal year thereafter:
(1)    The Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of $125,000 to each scholars program at the University of Baltimore School of Law and the University of Maryland School of Law; and
(2)    The University of Baltimore School of Law and the University of Maryland School of Law each shall provide funding for the scholars program to match the amount provided under item (1) of this subsection, up to $125,000.
(f)    The money appropriated under subsection (e) of this section is supplemental to and may not supplant funding that would otherwise be appropriated for the scholars program, Maryland HBCUs, the University of Baltimore, or the University of Maryland, Baltimore Campus.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 15 - Public Institutions of Higher Education › Subtitle 1 - General Provisions › Section 15-135 - Higher Education School to Allow Student Athlete to Make Unform More Modest -- Cost of Modification

(a)    In this section, “student athlete” means a student enrolled at a public institution of higher education who participates in an intercollegiate athletic program at the institution.
(b)    (1)    The governing body of a public institution of higher education shall allow a student athlete to modify the athletic or team uniform of the student athlete in a manner that makes the student athlete’s attire more modest to conform to:
(i)    The requirements or preferences of the student athlete’s religion or culture; or
(ii)    The student athlete’s own preferences for modesty.
(2)    A student athlete may not be required to receive approval from a coach, an administrator, or the governing body of the public institution of higher education before making the uniform modification.
(c)    (1)    A modification to an athletic or team uniform may include the wearing of:
(i)    A head covering worn for religious reasons, including a Muslim hijab, Jewish kippah, or Sikh dastar;
(ii)    An undershirt; or
(iii)    Leggings.
(2)    A modification to an athletic or team uniform may not:
(i)    Interfere with the movement of the student athlete; or
(ii)    Pose a safety hazard to the student athlete, other student athletes, or others.
(3)    A student athlete may modify the uniform headgear if the modified headgear:
(i)    Is black, white, the predominant color of the uniform, or the same color as that worn by all players on the team;
(ii)    Does not cover any part of the face, unless required for the safety of the wearer;
(iii)    Is not dangerous to the student athlete, other student athletes, or others;
(iv)    Does not have opening or closing elements around the face or neck; and
(v)    Does not have parts protruding from its surface.
(d)    (1)    A student athlete is responsible for all costs associated with the modification of the student athlete’s athletic or team uniform under this section.
(2)    This subsection may not be construed to prohibit a public institution of higher education from providing the uniform modification to the student.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 16 - Community Colleges › Subtitle 1 - Organization and Government of Community Colleges › Section 16-101 - Board of Community College Trustees

(a)    There is a board of community college trustees in each county that has one or more community colleges.
(b)    (1)    The governing body of any county that does not have a community college may request permission to establish one from the Maryland Higher Education Commission.
(2)    On recommendation of the Commission, the Governor shall appoint a board of community college trustees for that county.
(c)    Except as provided in Subtitle 4 of this title, each board is composed of seven members appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate.
(d)    (1)    Except as provided in Subtitle 4 of this title, each member serves for a term of 6 years from July 1 of the year the appointment is made and until a successor is appointed and qualifies. These terms are staggered, and of the initial appointments to a board, five shall be for terms of 1 to 5 years respectively, and two shall be for terms of 6 years.
(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)    A member may be reappointed.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 16 - Community Colleges › Subtitle 1 - Organization and Government of Community Colleges › Section 16-102 - Officers; Meetings

(a)    Each board of trustees:
(1)    Shall elect one of its members as its chair;
(2)    Except as provided in § 16–105(g) of this subtitle, shall choose the president of one of the county community colleges to serve as secretary–treasurer of the board; and
(3)    May elect any other officer it requires.
(b)    Each board shall determine the time and place of its meetings and may adopt rules for the conduct of its meetings.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 16 - Community Colleges › Subtitle 1 - Organization and Government of Community Colleges › Section 16-103 - Powers of Board of Trustees

(a)    In addition to the other powers granted and duties imposed by this title, and subject to the authority of the Maryland Higher Education Commission, each board of community college trustees has the powers and duties set forth in this section.
(b)    With the approval of the Maryland Higher Education Commission, each board of trustees may establish and operate one or more community colleges.
(c)    Each board of trustees shall exercise general control over the community college, keep separate records and minutes, and adopt reasonable rules, regulations, or bylaws to carry out the provisions of this subtitle.
(d)    Each board of trustees may fix the salaries and tenure of the president, faculty, and other employees of the community college.
(e)    Each board of trustees may purchase, lease, condemn, or otherwise acquire any property it considers necessary for the operation of the community college.
(f)    (1)    Each board of trustees may sell, lease, or otherwise dispose of community college assets or property.
(2)    Except as provided in § 16–105(h) of this subtitle, the president of the community college and the chair of the board of trustees may execute a conveyance or other legal document under an appropriate resolution of the board.
(g)    Each board of trustees may:
(1)    With the approval of the Commission, permit the county board of education to use the lands, buildings, or other facilities of the community college; and
(2)    With the approval of the county board of education, use any land, buildings, assets, or other facilities of the county board of education.
(h)    Each board of trustees may apply for and accept any gift or grant from the federal government or any other person.
(i)    Subject to the minimum standards of the Commission, each board of trustees may determine entrance requirements and approve offerings that consist of:
(1)    Transfer programs offering the equivalent of the first 2 years of a bachelor’s degree program;
(2)    Career programs offering technical, vocational, and semiprofessional education; and
(3)    Continuing education programs.
(j)    Each board of trustees may charge students reasonable tuition and fees set by it with a view to making college education available to all qualified individuals at low cost.
(k)    Each board of trustees may sue and be sued.
(l)    Each board of trustees may make agreements with the federal government or any other person, including agreements between counties to support a regional community college, if the board considers the agreement advisable for the establishment or operation of the community college.
(m)    Except as provided in § 16-105(i) of this subtitle, each board of trustees shall be styled “the board of trustees of ................. community (or junior) college”.
(n)    Each board of trustees may adopt a corporate seal.