(a) There is a Teacher Quality and Diversity Grant Program within the Teacher Quality and Diversity Program.
(b) The purpose of the Teacher Quality and Diversity Grant Program is to provide grants to teacher preparation programs at institutions of higher education to assist students from groups historically underrepresented in the teaching profession in achieving teacher preparation and certification requirements.
(c) The Maryland Higher Education Commission shall administer the Teacher Quality and Diversity Grant Program by awarding grants totaling at least $500,000 each year:
(1) To applicants on a competitive basis; and
(2) In a manner that serves the purpose of the Grant Program.
(d) The Maryland Higher Education Commission may adopt regulations to carry out this section.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Division III - Higher Education
Title 17 - Financial Aid to Institutions of Higher Education
Subtitle 4 - Teacher Quality and Diversity Program
Section 17-402 - Additional Grant Funding by State -- Amount
Section 17-403 - Assistance From Commission With Applying for Grants
Section 17-404 - Teacher Quality and Diversity Grant Program -- Purpose -- Awarding of Grants
Section 17-405 - Annual Budget Bill Appropriation -- Use of Funds