Title 11. Maryland Higher Education Commission — Subtitle 11. Maryland Higher Education Outreach and College Access Program
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 11-1101 (2026)
Title 11. Maryland Higher Education Commission
Subtitle 11. Maryland Higher Education Outreach and College Access Program
§ 11–1101LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)
“Nonprofit organization” means an organization that is exempt or eligible for exemption from taxation under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
(c)
“Program” means the Maryland Higher Education Outreach and College Access Program.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 11-1102 (2026)
Title 11. Maryland Higher Education Commission
Subtitle 11. Maryland Higher Education Outreach and College Access Program
§ 11–1102LinkCopy Citation
There is a Maryland Higher Education Outreach and College Access Program.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 11-1103 (2026)
Title 11. Maryland Higher Education Commission
Subtitle 11. Maryland Higher Education Outreach and College Access Program
§ 11–1103LinkCopy Citation
The purposes of the Program are to:
(1)
Encourage low–income Maryland high school students to attend and complete college;
(2)
Connect potential college and university students with nonprofit organizations that have a history of successful higher education outcomes for targeted youth;
(3)
Create an equal matching fund for nonprofit organizations to access in order to increase college outreach services to low–income students;
(4)
Provide funding for nonprofit organizations that are already established in communities to provide targeted outreach to encourage low–income students to enroll in college; and
(5)
Increase the number of low–income students attending and succeeding in college.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 11-1104 (2026)
Title 11. Maryland Higher Education Commission
Subtitle 11. Maryland Higher Education Outreach and College Access Program
§ 11–1104LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Commission shall administer the Program.
(b)
To carry out the purposes of the Program, the Commission shall:
(1)
Establish a grant program to be published on the Commission’s website through which nonprofit organizations may learn about eligibility, application, and compliance requirements and apply for funding as provided under this subtitle;
(2)
Develop application requirements and review and approve applications;
(3)
Develop a process for verifying that matching funds are available; and
(4)
Allocate funding to approved nonprofit organizations on a competitive basis.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 11-1105 (2026)
Title 11. Maryland Higher Education Commission
Subtitle 11. Maryland Higher Education Outreach and College Access Program
§ 11–1105LinkCopy Citation
(a)
To be eligible for participation in the Program, a nonprofit organization shall:
(1)
Be located in the State;
(2)
Have a contract or memorandum of understanding with a local school system or an institution of higher education or must establish one if one does not exist; and
(3)
Demonstrate an equal match for funds requested.
(b)
A nonprofit organization that receives funding through the Program shall:
(1)
Submit data on outreach programs;
(2)
Track student progress through the higher education system; and
(3)
Submit annual reports to the Commission on or before October 1 following the fiscal year in which funds were received.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 11-1106 (2026)
Title 11. Maryland Higher Education Commission
Subtitle 11. Maryland Higher Education Outreach and College Access Program
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(a)
The Commission shall prepare a report on the Program that includes:
(1)
A summary of the reports received from the participating nonprofit organizations regarding the Program;
(2)
The amount of funds distributed each fiscal year;
(3)
Information regarding the effectiveness of the Program, including whether students matriculate and remain continuously enrolled in higher education as a result of the Program; and
(4)
If an eligible wait list exists, the number of nonprofit organizations on the wait list.
(b)
On or before December 1 each year, the Commission shall submit a copy of the report required under subsection (a) of this section to the General Assembly, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 11-1107 (2026)
Title 11. Maryland Higher Education Commission
Subtitle 11. Maryland Higher Education Outreach and College Access Program
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(a)
For fiscal year 2023, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of $200,000 for the Program.
(b)
For fiscal year 2024 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of $500,000 for the Program.