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MD SB1016
Bill
Status
2/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Arthur Ellis
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AI Summary
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Requires the Governor to include at least $5,000,000 annually for the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) in the budget beginning fiscal year 2027, with appropriations continuing until a total of $321,181,312 is reached
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Addresses a documented funding disparity between UMES (the state's 1890 land-grant institution for Black students) and the University of Maryland, College Park (the 1862 land-grant institution) that existed from 1987 through 2020
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Prohibits appropriations from decreasing below the previous fiscal year's amount and requires funds to be supplemental to, not replace, existing UMES budget allocations
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Permits funds to be used for infrastructure and academic program development, faculty investment, scholarships, and other institutional needs identified by UMES
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Takes effect July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
University of Maryland Eastern Shore - Land-Grant Institution - Funding (Land-Grant Equity and Accountability Act)
Governor
Last Action
First Reading Senate Rules
2/14/2025