(a) The private nonprofit institutions of higher education in the State are an important educational resource and are vital to the provision of postsecondary education in the State.
(b) The State shall continue to provide financial aid as provided by law to private nonprofit institutions of higher education to foster this important educational resource.
(c) (1) In this subsection, “cultural diversity” means the inclusion of those racial and ethnic groups and individuals that are or have been underrepresented in higher education.
(2) On or before July 1 of each year, each private nonprofit institution of higher education eligible for State aid under § 17–103 of this article shall submit a report on the institution’s programs to promote and enhance cultural diversity on its campus to the Maryland Independent College and University Association.
(3) (i) On or before September 1 of each year, the Maryland Independent College and University Association shall submit a report on the status of the programs reported to the Association under paragraph (2) of this subsection to the Commission.
(ii) The report submitted to the Commission under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph shall include an analysis of the best practices used by private nonprofit institutions of higher education to promote and enhance cultural diversity on their campuses.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Division III - Higher Education
Title 10 - Definitions and Maryland Charter for Higher Education
Subtitle 2 - Maryland Charter for Higher Education
Section 10-201 - Subtitle Is Charter
Section 10-202 - Principles on Which Public Higher Education Based
Section 10-203 - Funding; Financial Aid Programs
Section 10-204 - Duties of Public Institutions of Higher Education Generally
Section 10-206 - Duties of Governor and General Assembly
Section 10-207 - Duties of Commission
Section 10-208 - Duties of Governing Boards
Section 10-209 - University System of Maryland
Section 10-210 - Duties of Community Colleges
Section 10-211 - Nonpublic Institutions
Section 10-212 - Regional Higher Education Centers
Section 10-213 - Higher Education/business Partnerships Program
Section 10-214 - Findings Regarding Funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities