Higher Education - Maryland Graduate and Professional Scholarship Program - Eligible Institutions
Sponsor: Stephanie Smith (District 45)Committee: AppropriationsSubject: Higher EducationStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 673 (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Expanding eligibility under the Maryland Graduate and Professional Scholarship Program to include students attending the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and enrolled in certain degree programs.
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Testimony (9)
MGA witness listFAV 7FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendmentsINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | DeMinco, Lynne | BCRW | Position only |
| FAV | Horton, Aliyahlobbyist | Maryland Pharmacists Association | Oral |
| FAV | Wooten, Nicole | UMES PA Program | Oral |
| FAV | Davis, Stacey | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Delegate Smith, Delegate Smithlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Elliott, Robynlobbyist | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Smith, Stephanie | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Music, Meghan | MHEC | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Harris, Mrs | District 25 Constituent | Position only |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVElliott, RobynRegistered for: American Association for Marriage and Family Therapists; Amica Center for Immigrant Rights; CareForth; Chase Brexton Health System; Coordinating Center, The; Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition…