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MD SB285

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mary Carozza

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the Maryland Police Officers and Probation Agents Scholarship Program to include correctional officers as eligible recipients
  • Renames the program to "Maryland Police Officers, Probation Agents, and Correctional Officers Scholarship Program"
  • Eligible institutions include public senior higher education institutions and community colleges in Maryland
  • Recipients must be Maryland residents or Maryland high school graduates, enrolled in a degree program furthering their career, and sign a letter of intent to fulfill a service obligation
  • Service obligation requires working as a police officer, probation agent, or correctional officer for at least 5 years within 8 years after graduation; failure to complete triggers repayment
  • Effective date: July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Higher Education - Scholarships for Correctional Officers

Higher Education

Last Action

Hearing 2/04 at 11:00 a.m. (Judicial Proceedings)

1/22/2026

Committee Referrals

Judicial Proceedings1/21/2026

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