(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Board” means the Board of Directors of the Program. (c) “Corps participant” means an individual who participates in the Program and: (1) Is between the ages of 17 years old and 23 years old; (2) Is eligible for in–State tuition; (3) Has obtained a high school diploma or GED; […]
(a) There is a Maryland Corps Program in the State administered and managed by the Board. (b) The purpose of the Program is to: (1) Provide meaningful service opportunities to at least 100 corps participants that will address the social needs of the community; (2) Equip corps participants with the skills that will enable them to successfully make the […]
(a) A Board of Directors shall administer and manage the Program. (b) The Board consists of the following members: (1) Two members appointed by the President of the Senate; (2) Two members appointed by the Speaker of the House; and (3) Three members appointed by the Governor. (c) In making appointments to the Board, the President, Speaker, and Governor shall consider: […]
The Governor’s Office on Service and Volunteerism within the Governor’s Office of Community Initiatives shall provide: (1) Staff and other support to the Board; and (2) Technical and other assistance to the operator selected under § 24–1105 of this subtitle.
(a) On or before June 1, 2017, the Board shall issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for an operator for the Program. (b) The operator shall meet the qualifications established by the Board. (c) The RFP shall include the following elements and expectations for the operator: (1) Identifying meaningful service opportunities for corps participants that address the social needs […]
A corps participant: (1) Shall serve for at least 9 months with a nonprofit organization or government agency that has a focus on community or other service, civic engagement, volunteerism, or other activities or experiences with a similar mission; and (2) Is eligible for a monetary stipend in an amount determined by the Board of up to […]
(a) A corps participant who completes the Program is eligible for a one–time scholarship award, as determined by the Board, in the amount of up to $6,000. (b) A scholarship awarded under subsection (a) of this section: (1) May be used at an eligible institution as described under § 18–103 of this article toward a vocational certificate, an […]
(a) There is a Maryland Corps Program Fund. (b) The purpose of the Fund is to: (1) Provide stipends to corps participants; (2) Provide scholarships to corps participants who have completed the Program to be used at institutions of higher education in the State toward vocational certificates, associate’s degrees, and bachelor’s degrees; (3) Cover expenses incurred by the Board, including […]
(a) For fiscal year 2018, funds for the Program shall be as provided in the State budget for the Board to develop, issue, and award the RFP described under § 24–1105 of this subtitle. (b) For fiscal year 2019, funds for the Program shall be as provided in the State budget for the Board to disburse stipends […]
The Board shall explore the possibility of: (1) Accessing federal or other grant funding for the Program; and (2) Awarding corps participants with academic credit for their service.
On or before December 1 each year, the Board shall report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly regarding: (1) The number and amount of stipends awarded under the Program; (2) The nonprofit or government agencies with which corps participants are placed; (3) The institutions, if any, that […]
