# Education (GED)

## Title 26. Prohibitions and Penalties

### Subtitle 5. Consideration of Criminal History in the Admissions Process

#### Section 26-505

(a) In deciding to deny or limit a student's access to campus residency under Sec. 26-504 of this subtitle, an institution of higher education shall develop a process for determining whether there is a relationship between a student's criminal history and campus residency.

(b) The process developed under this section shall be set forth in writing and shall include consideration of:

  (1) The age of the student at the time any aspect of the student's criminal history occurred;

  (2) The time that has elapsed since any aspect of the student's criminal history occurred;

  (3) The nature of the criminal history; and

  (4) Any evidence of rehabilitation or good conduct produced by the student.

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