Section 11-807 – National External Diploma Program
(a) In this section, “Program” means the National External Diploma Program adopted under regulations by the Secretary in consultation with the State Board of Education. (b) (1) The Department and the State Board of Education recognize demonstrated competencies in adults, whether or not those competencies were acquired in a formal school setting. (2) In response to its recognition of […]
Section 11-808 – Obtaining High School Diploma by Examination
(a) An individual may obtain a high school diploma by examination as provided in this section if the individual: (1) has not obtained a high school diploma; (2) resides in this State; and (3) except as provided in subsection (b) of this section: (i) is not subject to compulsory school attendance under § 7–301 of the Education Article; and (ii) has […]
Section 11-809 – Ged Testing Fees — Exemption for Homeless Youth
(a) In this section, “homeless youth” has the same meaning as provided in the federal McKinney–Vento Homeless Assistance Act. (b) An individual is exempt from paying GED testing fees if: (1) the individual is a homeless youth; (2) the individual has had a consistent presence in the State for at least 1 year before the individual applies to take […]
Section 11-901 – Correctional Education Council
(a) There is a Correctional Education Council under the jurisdiction of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services and the Department. (b) (1) The Council consists of 14 members. (2) Four of the members of the Council shall be residents of this State appointed by the Governor for a term of 4 years who each shall serve until […]
Section 11-902 – Duties of Council
(a) (1) The Correctional Education Council shall develop and recommend an educational and workforce training program for each correctional institution in the Division of Correction. (2) The programs shall meet the special needs and circumstances of the inmates in each correctional institution. (3) If the Justice Reinvestment Oversight Board makes a funding recommendation under § 9–3207(b)(6) of the State […]
Section 11-903 – Responsibility of Department; Director
(a) The Department is responsible for the provision of education and workforce skills training programs in the adult correctional institutions in the State. (b) The Secretary shall appoint a Director of Education and Workforce Skills Training for Correctional Institutions. (c) The Director shall receive the salary provided in the budget of the Department. (d) The Director shall: (1) implement and […]
Section 11-904 – “Federal Acts” Defined
In this subtitle, “federal acts” means the Acts of Congress that authorize funding for education, library services, and workforce development training for inmates in adult correctional facilities, and any amendments to those acts.
Section 11-905 – Federal Acts
(a) The State of Maryland assents to the federal acts. (b) The State Treasurer shall: (1) be the custodian of any money received under the federal acts; and (2) disburse this money in accordance with the federal acts. (c) The Maryland Department of Labor and the State Board of Education, as appropriate, shall: (1) cooperate with the appropriate federal agencies in […]
Section 11-709 – Reporting
(a) On or before December 31 of each year, the Department shall report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, to the Senate Finance Committee and the House Economic Matters Committee on the Maryland EARN Program. (b) The report required under subsection (a) of this section shall include: (1) an identification […]
Section 11-906 – Patuxent Institution; Funding
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, Patuxent Institution is a correctional institution within the Division of Correction and under the jurisdiction of the Correctional Education Council for the funding of educational and workforce skills training programs only. (b) Funds for the operation of the educational and workforce skills training programs in correctional institutions shall be provided […]