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This bill modifies the Edward T. and Mary A. Conroy Memorial Scholarship Program, which provides financial assistance to military and public safety personnel and their eligible dependents. The key change allows postsecondary institutions (colleges or universities) to contact the Department of Veterans and Military Families, with the applicant's permission, to verify a veteran's disability status when determining scholarship eligibility. The bill maintains existing procedures for allocating scholarship funds, which include reporting eligible recipients to the Commission in October and February, and ensuring that if funds cannot be allocated in the current fiscal year, priority will be given to allocating those funds in the following fiscal year. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, and aims to streamline the verification process for scholarship applicants with veteran status by providing a clear mechanism for institutions to confirm disability information.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0010?ys=2025RS