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HB 1244

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Maryland Higher Education Commission - Academic Program Approval and Institutional Mission Statements - Requirements

Sponsor: Stephanie Smith (District 45)Committee: AppropriationsSubject: Higher EducationStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 963 (as of Nov 13, 2024)

What this bill does

Official synopsis

Requiring the Maryland Department of Labor, the Department of Commerce, and the Maryland Higher Education Commission to each have a certain staff member who performs certain duties related to defining, identifying, and compiling data regarding the workforce needs in the State; requiring the Commission to establish a Program Review Process Advisory Council; authorizing the Commission or an institution of higher education to file an objection to implementation of a proposed online program under certain circumstances; etc.

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Testimony (13)

MGA witness list
FAV 10FavorableFWA 2Favorable with amendmentsUNF 1Unfavorable
PositionWitnessOrganizationTestimony
FAVHarrison, MichaelBowie State UniversityWritten (PDF)
FAVJenkins, Dr. AnthonyCoppin State UniversityOral
FAVWilkins, DelegateLegislative Black CaucusWritten (PDF)
FAVPower, MattMaryland Independent College and University AssociationWritten (PDF)
FAVWilson, DavidMorgan State UniversityOral + Written (PDF)
FAVWrynn, AlisonUniversity System of MarylandOral
FAVAllen, RondallUniversity of Maryland Eastern ShoreOral
FAVD'Arcy, MeganIndividualWritten (PDF)
FAVDelegate Smith, Delegate SmithlegislatorIndividualOral
FAVHarris, Mrs.IndividualPosition only
UNFLang, AlanIndividualPosition only
FWAAnderson, KevinMaryland Department of CommerceWritten (PDF)
FWAColey, DerrickMaryland Higher Education CommissionOral + Written (PDF)

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