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This bill requires both institutions of higher education and local school systems in Maryland to designate a Title VI Coordinator to ensure compliance with Title VI of the Federal Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in programs receiving federal financial assistance. For higher education institutions, the Title VI Coordinator must have expertise in Title VI law, promote equal access to institutional programs and activities, provide training and educational resources, document and investigate complaints, maintain records and reports, and perform other relevant duties. Similarly, local school systems must also appoint a Title VI Coordinator with nearly identical responsibilities, with the additional specific duty of forwarding complaints to the State Superintendent. The bill also modifies existing complaint procedures to allow individuals alleging discrimination to file complaints with either the State Superintendent or the local school system's Title VI Coordinator. The provisions of this bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving institutions time to establish and train their coordinators.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0086?ys=2025RS