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MD SB273Higher Education - Edward T. and Mary A. Conroy Memorial Scholarship Program - Eligibility
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Introduced
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
In Committee
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Expanding the eligibility for the Edward T. and Mary A. Conroy Memorial Scholarship Program to an applicant who is or was eligible for the Chapter 35 Survivors' Dependents' Educational Assistance benefit as determined by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; and authorizing certain methods for verifying eligibility of these individuals for the Edward T. and Mary A. Conroy Memorial Scholarship Program.
AI Summary
This bill expands eligibility for the Edward T. and Mary A. Conroy Memorial Scholarship Program to include individuals who are or were eligible for the Chapter 35 Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance benefit, a program administered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs that provides financial aid to certain family members of veterans. To verify this eligibility, applicants can submit a copy of their Chapter 35 benefit eligibility certificate, or a school official can confirm their eligibility if a certificate cannot be obtained, thereby broadening access to this scholarship for those who have a connection to military service through this specific federal benefit.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Withdrawn by Sponsor (on 02/20/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0273?ys=2026RS |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/sb0273_eee.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0273f.pdf |
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