# Education (GED)

## Title 16. Community Colleges

### Subtitle 1. Organization and Government of Community Colleges

#### Section 16-111

(a) In this section, "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.

(b)

  (1) On or before August 1, 2025, each community college, in consultation with students and student organizations, shall develop and implement a plan to provide students with access to all methods of over-the-counter contraception.

  (2) The plan under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall include access to over-the-counter contraception through:

    (i) The student health center;

    (ii) Retail establishments on campus;

    (iii) Vending machines; or

    (iv) Any other method that provides all students access when on campus.

(c) The Maryland Department of Health, on request, may provide assistance to a community college in:

  (1) Developing a plan under this section; and

  (2) Consulting and collaborating with organizations with expertise in providing access to over-the-counter contraception through vending machines.

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Md. Code Ann., Educ. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)