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Introduced
02/13/2020
02/13/2020
In Committee
02/13/2020
02/13/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/18/2020
03/18/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Establishing the Elijah E. Cummings Public Service Scholarship in the Workforce Shortage Student Assistance grants program; requiring the Maryland Higher Education Commission to select and offer grants to students who are pursuing a major in public policy or political science and who plan to pursue a career in public service; requiring the Commission to select certain students who are representative of the State's cultural, geographic, racial, ethnic, and gender diversity; etc.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Elijah E. Cummings Public Service Scholarship within the Workforce Shortage Student Assistance grants program. The Maryland Higher Education Commission must select and offer grants to students who are pursuing a major in public policy or political science and plan to pursue a career in public service. The Commission must endeavor to select award recipients who represent the state's cultural, geographic, racial, ethnic, and gender diversity. The bill also makes other changes to the Workforce Shortage Student Assistance grants program, including expanding the list of eligible workforce shortage fields.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations (on 02/13/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1591?ys=2020RS |
| BillText | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2020RS/bills/hb/hb1591f.pdf |
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