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This bill modifies Maryland's legislative scholarship programs to expand eligibility and allowed uses for senatorial and Delegate scholarships, specifically for students interested in real estate appraisal. The bill creates a new exemption from the standard competitive examination requirement for applicants who are registered for or planning to complete the Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria, which is a professional certification program adopted by the Appraisal Foundation's Appraiser Qualifications Board under federal law. Additionally, the bill allows senatorial and Delegate scholarships to be used to cover expenses related to registering for and completing this real estate appraisal program, which was previously not permitted. This means that students pursuing professional certification in real estate appraisal can now access legislative scholarship funds to help cover their educational and certification expenses, providing more flexibility in how these scholarships can be used. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving institutions and potential applicants time to prepare for the new scholarship provisions.

Education

https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0583?ys=2025RS