# Education (GED)

## Title 17. Financial Aid to Institutions of Higher Education

### Subtitle 4. Teacher Quality and Diversity Program

#### Section 17-405

(a) The Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of at least $1,000,000 to the Teacher Quality and Diversity Program.

(b) Subject to the provisions of this subtitle, the Maryland Higher Education Commission may use the funds appropriated under subsection (a) of this section to award funding to institutions of higher education under Sec. 17-402 or Sec. 17-404 of this subtitle.

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