§ 10–210
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 10-210 (2026)
Title 10. Definitions and Maryland Charter for Higher Education
Subtitle 2. Maryland Charter for Higher Education
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(a)
The community colleges of the State shall provide a diverse range of education services, with particular emphasis on community centered programs and programs that afford open access to persons with a variety of educational backgrounds.
(b)
The community colleges of the State shall:
(1)
Provide a core curriculum of general education, including courses in the arts and sciences, that should be available to all students;
(2)
Provide lower level undergraduate courses, in accordance with credit transfer guidelines set by the Maryland Higher Education Commission, for students who aspire to continue their education at a senior institution;
(3)
Provide technical and career education programs;
(4)
Provide training in skills and fields of study of importance to the region’s business community;
(5)
Provide a wide variety of continuing education programs to benefit citizens of the community;
(6)
Provide developmental and remedial education for citizens with needs in these areas; and
(7)
Provide public services to the community’s citizens.