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This bill revises the Cyber Maryland Program by transferring it from the Economic Development Article to the Labor and Employment Article and making several key changes. The bill establishes the Cyber Maryland Program with six primary purposes: creating a talent pipeline to reduce workforce vacancies by July 2026, serving as a central hub for cyber workforce development, informing cybersecurity training programs, building a diverse and advanced IT workforce, coordinating cybersecurity research and innovation, and supporting the state's cybersecurity efforts. The bill creates a Cyber Maryland Fund to support these goals, which can receive state appropriations and other funding sources. A new Cyber Maryland Board is established, consisting of representatives from various state agencies, educational institutions, and private sector cybersecurity experts, with members appointed by the Governor. The Board will provide strategic guidance, assist with stakeholder engagement, and help explore workforce development synergies. The bill requires the program to conduct ongoing research on cybersecurity workforce needs, develop a statewide strategic plan, and submit annual performance reports to the Governor and General Assembly. The initial Board members will have staggered terms expiring between 2026 and 2029, and the bill is set to take effect on October 1, 2025.

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