Section 26-503 – Use of Application Including Criminal History Information Prohibited; Exception
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, an institution of higher education may not use an admissions application that contains questions about the criminal history of the applicant. (b) An institution of higher education may use a third–party admissions application that contains questions about the criminal history of the applicant if the institution: (1) Does […]
Section 26-504 – Permissible Use of Criminal History Information
(a) Subject to § 26–505 of this subtitle, an institution of higher education may make inquiries into and consider information about a student’s criminal history for the purpose of: (1) Making decisions regarding access to campus residency; or (2) Offering supportive counseling or services to help rehabilitate and educate the student on barriers a criminal record may present. […]
Section 26-505 – Campus Residency Issues
(a) In deciding to deny or limit a student’s access to campus residency under § 26–504 of this subtitle, an institution of higher education shall develop a process for determining whether there is a relationship between a student’s criminal history and campus residency. (b) The process developed under this section shall be set forth in writing and […]
Section 26-506 – Consideration of State Policy
An institution of higher education that inquires into or considers information about a student’s criminal history, in a manner consistent with this subtitle, shall consider the State’s policy to promote the admission of students with criminal records, including formerly incarcerated individuals, to provide these students with the opportunity to obtain the knowledge and skills needed […]
Section 26-601 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Consumer reporting agency” has the meaning stated in § 14–1201 of the Commercial Law Article. (c) “Nonconforming payment” means a payment made by a student loan borrower that is more or less than the required payment for a student education loan account. (d) “Servicing” means: (1) (i) Receiving any […]
Section 26-602 – Prohibited Activities and Other Responsibilities of Student Loan Servicer
(a) Except as otherwise required by federal law or a court order, a student loan servicer may not: (1) Employ, directly or indirectly, any scheme, device, or artifice to mislead a student loan borrower; (2) Engage in any unfair, abusive, or deceptive trade practice toward any person; (3) Misrepresent information or omit any material information in connection with the […]
Section 26-603 – Violations of Subtitle
A violation of this subtitle is: (1) An unfair, abusive, or deceptive trade practice within the meaning of Title 13 of the Commercial Law Article; and (2) Subject to the enforcement and penalty provisions contained in Title 13 of the Commercial Law Article.
Section 26-604 – Enforcement of Subtitle
(a) The Commissioner of Financial Regulation may enforce the provisions of this subtitle by exercising any of the powers provided under §§ 2–113 through 2–116 of the Financial Institutions Article. (b) (1) The Commissioner of Financial Regulation may seek an injunction to prohibit a person who has engaged in or is engaging in a violation of this subtitle […]
Section 26-501 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Admissions application” means an individual application to enroll as an undergraduate student at an institution of higher education. (c) “Criminal history” means an arrest or a criminal conviction. (d) “Third–party admissions application” means an admissions application not controlled by the institution.
Section 26-502 – Applicability
This subtitle applies to institutions of higher education that receive State funds.