Higher Education - Disciplinary Records - Use in Admissions and Disciplinary Proceedings
Sponsor: Senator Washington, A.Committee: Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSubject: Higher EducationStatus: Hearing 1/22 at 10:00 a.m. (as of Dec 1, 2025)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Prohibiting an institution of higher education from using an admissions application that contains questions about an applicant's disciplinary record, subject to certain exceptions; and authorizing an institution of higher education to make inquiries into and consider information about a student's disciplinary record for discipline related to academic dishonesty.
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Testimony (0)
MGA witness listFAV 4FavorableFWA 3Favorable with amendmentsUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Halleman, Julien | CRASC | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | McMullen, Kristy | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Washington, A., Senator Washington, A.legislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Washington, Alonzo | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Meyerovich, Mark | Individual | Position only |
| FWA | Margolis, Leslielobbyist | Disability Rights Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Caraco, Candace | USM | Oral |
| FWA | Clark, Andy | Individual | Written (PDF) |