Maryland Statutes
Part VII - Maryland College Collaboration for Student Veterans Commission
Section 9-954 - Duties

The Commission shall:
        (1)    work to ensure the educational success of returning veterans, including their recruitment, successful transition into higher education, retention, and eventual graduation;
        (2)    facilitate the sharing of best practices among institutions of higher education and State agencies regarding academic transition programs and support services designed for returning veterans;
        (3)    work with institutions of higher education in the State to provide the following services to veterans, as set forth in the College Collaboration:
            (i)    awareness of veteran reintegration challenges;
            (ii)    communication and coordination of available veteran services;
            (iii)    a designated “one door” office that coordinates veteran services and supports;
            (iv)    behavioral health services;
            (v)    financial aid and GI Bill support services; and
            (vi)    peer support groups;
        (4)    publish an annual report and any other material the Commission considers necessary; and
        (5)    submit the annual report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of this article, the General Assembly.

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