In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. “CompTIA” means the Computing Technology Industry Association. “Governing entity” means: The Board of Trustees of Baltimore City Community College; The President of Bowie State University; The President of Coppin State University; The Board of Regents of Morgan State University; The President of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore; and The President of the University of Maryland Baltimore County Training Centers. “Program” means a Cyber Warrior Diversity Program. “Successful completer” means a student who enrolled in and successfully completed the Program.

There is a Cyber Warrior Diversity Program at: Baltimore City Community College; Bowie State University; Coppin State University; Morgan State University; The University of Maryland Eastern Shore; and The University of Maryland Baltimore County Training Centers that are located in the State. The purpose of each Program is to train students in computer networking and cybersecurity. The governing entity at each institution is responsible for administering the Program at that institution. On or before July 1 each year, beginning in 2024, the Commission, in consultation with the Cybersecurity Association of Maryland, Inc., shall, if applicable, expand the Program to accommodate any changes in certification trends identified under § 10–496 of the Economic Development Article.

Each Program shall provide students with the training necessary to achieve the following CompTIA certifications: CompTIA A+; CompTIA Network+; and CompTIA Security+.

Subject to the requirements of this section, for fiscal year 2020 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Governor shall include in the annual State operating budget an appropriation of $2,500,000 for the Commission to provide grants to Baltimore City Community College, Bowie State University, Coppin State University, Morgan State University, the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, and the University of Maryland Baltimore County Training Centers for the Program established under this section. Grants provided under subsection (a) of this section shall be in the amount of: At least $10,000 per student at: Baltimore City Community College; Bowie State University; Coppin State University; Morgan State University; and The University of Maryland Eastern Shore; and $500 per student at the University of Maryland Baltimore County Training Centers, for the purpose of participation in job apprenticeship events. On or before December 15, 2019, and each December 15 thereafter, the governing entities shall notify the Commission of the number of students enrolled in each institution’s Program for the current academic year. The funding provided in each fiscal year in accordance with this section shall supplement, but not supplant, any funds that would otherwise be provided for each institution. Notwithstanding § 7–302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article, at the end of each fiscal year, any unexpended funds allocated by the Commission under this section shall: Revert to the Commission to be allocated under this section for the upcoming fiscal year; and Be used to supplement, but not supplant, the amount required to be appropriated to the Commission to be allocated under this section for the upcoming fiscal year.

The governing entities may adopt policies necessary to carry out this subtitle.