# Education (GED)

## Title 10. Definitions and Maryland Charter for Higher Education

### Subtitle 2. Maryland Charter for Higher Education

#### Section 10-208

The governing boards of public senior higher education institutions shall, with respect to institutions under their jurisdiction:

(1) Set education policy and adopt mission statements;

(2) Establish goals that are consistent with the roles and missions approved for the institutions;

(3) Select presidents;

(4) Establish guidelines for admission standards that are consistent with the roles and missions approved for the institutions;

(5) Set guidelines for tuition and mandatory fees;

(6) Evaluate and approve short-range and long-range plans; and

(7) Evaluate and approve institutional budget submissions.

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Md. Code Ann., Educ. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)