Section 11-1706 – Report by Commission — Items Included
(a) Not later than 2 years after establishing the Program, the Commission shall report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly on the implementation of this subtitle. (b) The report shall include: (1) The number and amounts of grants awarded; (2) The impact of the Program on establishing hunger–free […]
Section 11-1204 – Reports
(a) On or before October 1 each year, each institution of higher education shall report to the Commission on each incident at the institution that required the use of naloxone or other overdose–reversing medication. (b) On or before December 1, 2018, December 1, 2019, and December 1, 2020, the Commission shall report the information provided under subsection […]
Section 11-1703 – Designation of 4-Year Public Institution or 2-Year Public Institution as Hunger-Free Campus — Meal-Sharing Program at 4-Year Public Institution
(a) The Commission shall designate as a hunger–free campus any campus of a 4–year public institution of higher education or regional higher education center that: (1) Has established a hunger task force that: (i) Meets at least three times per academic year; and (ii) Sets at least two goals with action plans; (2) Has designated a staff member responsible for: […]
Section 11-1301 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Administration” means the Developmental Disabilities Administration. (c) “Department” means the Department of Disabilities. (d) (1) “Inclusive higher education” means access to a program of higher education for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities that allows for, to the greatest extent possible, the same rights, privileges, experiences, benefits, and […]
Section 11-1704 – Annual Appropriation in Budget Bill
For fiscal year 2023 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of $150,000 for the Program.
Section 11-1302 – Program Established; Purpose
(a) There is a James W. Hubbard Inclusive Higher Education Grant Program. (b) The Program shall award competitive grants to institutions of higher education to develop and implement programs that provide inclusive higher education opportunities for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Section 11-1705 – Allocation of Grant Funding — Determination by Commission — Plan for Addressing Basic Needs Insecurity — Adoption of Regulations
(a) The Commission shall allocate grant funding to any 4–year or 2–year public institution of higher education or regional higher education center that: (1) Pledges a matching contribution to be used to implement the goals of the Program; and (2) Is designated as a hunger–free campus. (b) The Commission shall determine the amount of each grant. (c) The Commission shall […]
Section 11-1303 – General Consideration
(a) The Program shall be administered by the Commission, in consultation with the Department, the State Department of Education, and the Administration. (b) To carry out the purpose of the Program, the Commission shall: (1) Develop and send to each institution of higher education in the State a description of the Program, including materials describing the purpose and […]
Section 11-1304 – Qualification for Grants
To qualify for a grant under the Program, an institution of higher education shall develop a program of inclusive higher education that: (1) Offers the necessary supports to students with intellectual and developmental disabilities to allow these students, to the greatest extent possible, to have the same rights, privileges, experiences, benefits, and outcomes as their peer […]
Section 11-1305 – Reports
(a) Beginning January 1, 2019, and each 6 months thereafter, an institution of higher education awarded a grant under the Program shall submit to the Commission a report that includes: (1) A plan for the sustainability of the inclusive higher education program, including enrollment projections; (2) Any needs for training, technical assistance, and other capacity necessary to provide […]