(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2) “Collaborative” means the Legal Education Success Collaborative.
(3) “Maryland HBCU” means the following historically black colleges and universities:
(i) Bowie State University;
(ii) Coppin State University;
(iii) Morgan State University; and
(iv) University of Maryland Eastern Shore.
(4) “Scholars program” means:
(i) The University of Baltimore School of Law and Historically Black Colleges and Universities Student Pipeline Cooperative scholars; and
(ii) The University of Maryland School of Law Diversity and Inclusion scholars.
(5) “UB Law and HBCU Cooperative” means the University of Baltimore School of Law and Historically Black Colleges and Universities Student Pipeline Cooperative.
(b) There is a Legal Education Success Collaborative between the University of Baltimore School of Law, the University of Maryland School of Law, and the Maryland historically black colleges and universities.
(c) The purpose of the Collaborative is to increase diversity in the legal field through:
(1) Financial support, academic success, professional development, and mentoring opportunities for students participating in the scholars program;
(2) The UB Law and HBCU Cooperative that prepares Maryland HBCU students for law school and provides academic support and assistance to students in law school and throughout their legal careers; and
(3) The University of Maryland School of Law Diversity and Inclusion scholars program.
(d) (1) The UB Law and HBCU Cooperative shall be developed and administered by the University of Baltimore School of Law.
(2) The University of Maryland School of Law Diversity and Inclusion scholars program shall be developed and administered by the University of Maryland School of Law.
(e) For fiscal year 2023 and each fiscal year thereafter:
(1) The Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of $125,000 to each scholars program at the University of Baltimore School of Law and the University of Maryland School of Law; and
(2) The University of Baltimore School of Law and the University of Maryland School of Law each shall provide funding for the scholars program to match the amount provided under item (1) of this subsection, up to $125,000.
(f) The money appropriated under subsection (e) of this section is supplemental to and may not supplant funding that would otherwise be appropriated for the scholars program, Maryland HBCUs, the University of Baltimore, or the University of Maryland, Baltimore Campus.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Division III - Higher Education
Title 15 - Public Institutions of Higher Education
Subtitle 1 - General Provisions
Section 15-101 - Admission Standards
Section 15-102 - Payments by Credit Card
Section 15-103 - Access to Military Recruiters
Section 15-104 - Use of Endowment Funds, Gifts, Donations, etc.; Fundraising; Foundations
Section 15-105 - Transfer of Personnel Positions
Section 15-106 - Waiver of Tuition and Room and Board
Section 15-106.1 - Tuition Exemption for Foster Care Recipients or Unaccompanied Homeless Youths
Section 15-106.2 - Waiver of Residency Requirement for Public School Teacher
Section 15-106.3 - National Guard Students
Section 15-106.5 - Tuition Increase Prohibited for 2006 Academic Year
Section 15-106.6 - Higher Education Investment Fund
Section 15-107 - Promotion of Economic Interests Through Arrangements With Private Sector
Section 15-108 - Employee Leave Time
Section 15-110 - Printing of Social Security Number
Section 15-111 - Credit Card Marketing and Merchandising Conducted at Higher Education Institutions
Section 15-112 - Sale of College Textbooks
Section 15-113 - Development and Adoption of Guidelines and Policies
Section 15-115 - Pathway Systems to Graduation
Section 15-116 - Financial Aid Dedicated to Community College Transfer Students
Section 15-117 - Standard Number of Credits for Degrees
Section 15-119 - Freedom of Speech and Freedom of Press in School-Sponsored Media
Section 15-120 - Registration of Individuals With Unpaid Balance on Student Account
Section 15-121 - Restrictions on Reduction of Financial Aid
Section 15-122 - Instruction in Substance Use Disorders, Effective Treatment, and Pain Management
Section 15-123 - Active Shooter Drill Requirement
Section 15-124 - Priority Course Registration for Eligible Service Member
Section 15-127 - Tuition, Payment, and Fees
Section 15-128 - Annual Appropriations in Budget -- Allocations to Institutions -- Uses
Section 15-132 - Information Provided on Student Identification Cards