Education (GED) — Title 20. Maryland College Savings Bond Advisory Board
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Subtitle 1
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 20-101 (2026)
Title 20. Maryland College Savings Bond Advisory Board
Subtitle 1
§ 20–101LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
There is a Maryland College Savings Bond Advisory Board.
(2)
The purpose of the Board is to advise the Board of Public Works on the issuance of college savings bonds authorized under § 8–123.3 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.
(b)
The Board shall consist of the following four members:
(1)
The State Treasurer;
(2)
The Secretary of Higher Education; and
(3)
Two members appointed by the Governor.
(c)
Factors to be considered in appointing members to the Board may include:
(1)
Experience, skill, or knowledge in the areas of public finance and investment banking; or
(2)
Experience in the field of higher education finance.
(d)
The Treasurer shall serve as chair of the Advisory Board.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 20-102 (2026)
Title 20. Maryland College Savings Bond Advisory Board
Subtitle 1
§ 20–102LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
The Maryland College Savings Bond Advisory Board shall make recommendations to:
(i)
The Board of Public Works regarding the need for Maryland capital appreciation general obligation bonds to help citizens save for the costs of college; and
(ii)
In accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the Governor and General Assembly on the establishment of an incentive program to encourage citizens to purchase capital appreciation general obligation bonds to finance the education of individuals at accredited institutions of postsecondary education in the State.
(2)
In the event of a negotiated sale, the Maryland College Savings Bond Advisory Board shall advise the Board of Public Works regarding:
(i)
Public relations and advertising needs;
(ii)
Bond issuance information, including:
(1)
The increments in which to market the bonds;
(2)
The recommended maturity dates of the bonds;
(3)
The dollar limit that may be imposed on individual household purchases of college savings bonds; and
(4)
The minimum denominations in which the college savings bonds may be marketed.
(b)
(1)
Each appointed member serves for a term of 3 years and until a successor is appointed.
(2)
A member appointed to fill a vacancy in an unexpired term serves only for the remainder of that term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
(3)
Each member of the Advisory Board:
(i)
Serves without compensation; and
(ii)
Is entitled to reimbursement for expenses in accordance with the Standard State Travel Regulations.