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MD HB741
MD HB741Higher Education - Institutions of Postsecondary Education - Consumer Protection Provisions
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Introduced
02/05/2016
02/05/2016
In Committee
04/11/2016
04/11/2016
Crossed Over
04/06/2016
04/06/2016
Passed
04/12/2016
04/12/2016
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/19/2016
05/19/2016
Introduced Session
2016 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Prohibiting specified private career schools and specified for-profit institutions of higher education from enrolling a student in a program that is intended to lead to employment in a field that requires licensure in the State if successful completion of the educational course offerings will not meet the State educational requirements for licensure or certification, or the school is aware of any other factors that may lead to the ineligibility of the student to pursue or obtain licensure or certification in the State; etc.
AI Summary
This bill aims to protect students by prohibiting private career schools and for-profit institutions of higher education from enrolling students in programs that lead to professions requiring state licensure or certification if the program's curriculum doesn't meet the educational requirements for that license or certification, or if the school knows of other factors that could prevent the student from obtaining licensure or certification. It also modifies the operation of guaranty funds, which are designed to reimburse students for tuition and fees if a school fails to fulfill its agreements or closes, by ensuring full reimbursement in cases of school closure and clarifying the process for students to make claims against these funds. Additionally, the bill mandates that institutions of postsecondary education operating in the state must prominently display their net price calculators on their websites and continue to provide students with a "Financial Aid Shopping Sheet" detailing the cost of higher education.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 553 (on 05/19/2016)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0741?ys=2016rs |
| State Bill Page | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/webmga/frmMain.aspx?id=hb0741&stab=01&pid=billpage&tab=subject3&ys=2016rs |
| BillText | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2016RS/Chapters_noln/CH_553_hb0741t.pdf |
| Vote Image | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2016RS/votes_comm/hb0741_ehe.pdf |
| ) 484564/01 | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov//2016RS/amds/bil_0001/hb0741_48456401.pdf |
| BillText | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2016RS/bills/hb/hb0741t.pdf |
| Vote Image | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2016RS/votes_comm/hb0741_app.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2016RS/fnotes/bil_0001/hb0741.pdf |
| BillText | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2016RS/bills/hb/hb0741f.pdf |
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