§ 11–407.2
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 11-407.2 (2026)
Title 11. Maryland Higher Education Commission
Subtitle 4. Other Powers and Duties
§ 11–407.2LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2)
“Community college” means a community college established under Title 16 of this article.
(3)
“Over–the–counter contraception” means a contraceptive drug or device approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration that can be obtained for use without a prescription.
(4)
(i)
“Public senior higher education institution” means:
(1)
The constituent institutions of the University System of Maryland;
(2)
Morgan State University; or
(3)
St. Mary’s College of Maryland.
(ii)
“Public senior higher education institution” does not include:
(1)
The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science; or
(2)
The University of Maryland Global Campus.
(b)
On or before September 1, 2026, and each September 1 thereafter, on a form provided by the Commission, each public senior higher education institution and community college shall submit a report to the Commission on the provision of over–the–counter contraception on campus, including:
(1)
How students are provided access to over–the–counter contraception on campus;
(2)
Whether the public senior higher education institution or community college has provided access to all methods of over–the–counter contraception as required under §§ 15–136 and 16–111 of this article;
(3)
The amount of over–the–counter contraception provided on campus, disaggregated by each method of over–the–counter contraception; and
(4)
A description of how the public senior higher education institution or community college has consulted with students and student organizations in relation to providing over–the–counter contraception on campus.
(c)
On or before October 1, 2026, and each October 1 thereafter, the Commission shall report to the General Assembly, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, on the information provided under subsection (b) of this section.