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This bill establishes an Academic Forgiveness Policy for Maryland institutions of higher education that receive state funds, requiring them to develop and implement such a policy by August 1, 2026. An Academic Forgiveness Policy is defined as a policy that allows an applicant's unsatisfactory or failing grades from a prior institution of higher education to be disregarded during the admissions process, which is the procedure by which these institutions select students for enrollment. This policy will apply to applicants whose grades were earned seven or more years before their application submission, provided the applicant chooses to participate. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2026.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0214?ys=2026RS