§ 15–124
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 15-124 (2026)
Title 15. Public Institutions of Higher Education
Subtitle 1. General Provisions
§ 15–124LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2)
“Eligible service member” means:
(i)
An active service member; and
(ii)
A veteran who has received an other than dishonorable discharge or a certificate of satisfactory completion of service.
(3)
“Eligible spouse” means the spouse of an eligible service member.
(b)
Subject to subsection (c) of this section, a public institution of higher education shall grant priority registration for courses to an eligible service member or eligible spouse.
(c)
The priority registration requirement under subsection (b) of this section:
(1)
Applies only within 15 years after the eligible service member who would receive or whose eligible spouse would receive priority registration was last on active duty; and
(2)
Does not apply after an eligible service member’s or eligible spouse’s fourth academic year.
(d)
Each public institution of higher education shall adopt policies necessary to implement this section.