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 26-501 – 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.