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Chapter 99
(Senate Bill 551)
AN ACT concerning
Education – Service Year Option Program – Establishment
Department of Service and Civic Innovation and Maryland Corps Program
Service Year Option Pathways – Established
(Serving Every Region Through Vocational Exploration Act of 2023)
FOR the purpose of establishing the Service Year Option Program; requiring the
Department of Service and Civic Innovation to administer and provide staff for the
Program; requiring a Program participant to work at least a certain number of hours
per week and partner with an on–site mentor while working in a service placement;
requiring a participating employer to pay a Program participant a certain wage;
authorizing the Department to disburse a stipend of up to a certain amount to a
Program participant who completes a service placement; requiring a Program
participant to perform certain duties and participate in certain training and
activities as part of a service placement; establishing the Service Year Option
Program Fund as a special, nonlapsing fund; requiring interest earnings of the Fund
to be credited to the Fund; requiring the Department to procure the services of a
third–party entity to conduct an independent study and assessment of the Program
and submit a report to the Governor and the General Assembly on or before a certain
date; requiring the Department, on or before a certain date, to publish an online
dashboard of key performance indicators shown in the report; Department of Service
and Civic Innovation; providing for the purpose, duties, administration, and staffing
of the Department; establishing the Secretary of Service and Civic Innovation and
the duties and responsibilities of the Secretary; altering the provisions of the
Maryland Corps Program, including requiring the Department to administer the
Program, renaming the Board of Directors of the Maryland Corps Program to be the
Maryland Corps Program Advisory Board, establishing the Maryland Service Year
Option Pathway and the Young Adult Service Year Option Pathway as two pathways
under the Program, renaming the Maryland Corps Program Fund to be the
Maryland Service Year Option Pathway Fund, and specifying the purposes, use,
administration, and contents of the Maryland Service Year Option Pathway Fund;
establishing the Young Adult Service Year Option Pathway Fund; providing for the
purposes, use, administration, and contents of the Young Adult Service Year Option
Pathway Fund; providing for the expiration of the terms of the initial members of
the Maryland Corps Program Advisory Board; and generally relating to the
establishment of the Department of Service and Civic Innovation and the Maryland
Corps Program Service Year Option Program Pathways.
BY adding to
Article – Education
Section 24–11A–01 through 24–11A–07 to be under the new subtitle “Subtitle 11A.
Service Year Option Program” Ch. 99 2023 LAWS OF MARYLAND
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Annotated Code of Maryland
(2022 Replacement Volume)
BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments,
Article – Education
Section 15–106.9
Annotated Code of Maryland
(2022 Replacement Volume)
(As enacted by Chapter 1 of the Acts of the General Assembly of 2023)
BY repealing
Article – State Government
Section 9–2801 through 9–2808, the part “Part I. General Provisions”, and the
subtitle “Subtitle 28. Department of Service and Civic Innovation”
Annotated Code of Maryland
(2021 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement)
(As enacted by Chapter 1 of the Acts of the General Assembly of 2023)
BY renumbering
Article – State Government
Section 9–2811 through 9–2820 and the part “Part II. Maryland Corps Program” and
9–2823 through 9–2828 and the part “Part III. Governor’s Office on Service
and Volunteerism”
to be Section 21–201 through 21–210 and the new subtitle “Subtitle 2. Maryland
Corps Program” and 21–301 through 21–306 and the new subtitle “Subtitle 3.
Governor’s Office on Service and Volunteerism”, respectively
Annotated Code of Maryland
(2021 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement)
(As enacted by Chapter 1 of the Acts of the General Assembly of 2023)
BY repealing
Article – State Finance and Procurement
Section 6–226(a)(2)(ii)92.
Annotated Code of Maryland
(2021 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement)
BY renumbering
Article – State Finance and Procurement
Section 6–226(a)(2)(ii)93. through 171.
to be Section 6–226(a)(2)(ii)92. through 170., respectively
Annotated Code of Maryland
(2021 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement)
BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments,
Article – State Government
Section 8–201 WES MOORE, Governor Ch. 99
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Annotated Code of Maryland
(2021 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement)
(As enacted by Chapter 1 of the Acts of the General Assembly of 2023)
BY adding to
Article – State Government
Section 21–101 through 21–107 to be under the new title “Title 21. Department of
Service and Civic Innovation” and the new subtitle “Subtitle 1. General
Provisions”; and 21–206 through 21–210
Annotated Code of Maryland
(2021 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement)
BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments,
Article – State Government
Section 21–201 through 21–203, 21–205, and 21–207 through 21–210
Annotated Code of Maryland
(2021 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement)
(As enacted by Section 2 of this Act)
BY repealing
Article – State Government
Section 21–204 and 21–206
Annotated Code of Maryland
(2021 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement)
(As enacted by Section 2 of this Act)
BY repealing and reenacting, without amendments,
Article – State Finance and Procurement
Section 6–226(a)(2)(i)
Annotated Code of Maryland
(2021 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement)
BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments,
Article – State Finance and Procurement
Section 6–226(a)(2)(ii)170. and 171. 6–226(a)(2)(ii)169. and 170.
Annotated Code of Maryland
(2021 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement)
(As enacted by Section 5 of this Act)
BY adding to
Article – State Finance and Procurement
Section 6–226(a)(2)(ii)172. and 173. 6–226(a)(2)(ii)171. and 172.
Annotated Code of Maryland
(2021 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement)
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SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF MARYLAND,
That Section(s) 9–2801 through 9–2808, the part “Part I. General Provisions”, and the
subtitle “Subtitle 28. Department of Service and Civic Innovation” of Article – State
Government of the Annotated Code of Maryland be repealed.
SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That Section(s) 9 –2811 through
9–2820 and the part “Part II. Maryland Corps Program” of Article – State Government of
the Annotated Code of Maryland be renumbered to be Section(s) 21–201 through 21–210,
respectively, and the subtitle “Subtitle 2. Maryland Corps Program”.
SECTION 3. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That Section(s) 9 –2823 through
9–2828 and the part “Part III. Governor’s Office on Service and Volunteerism” of Article –
State Government of the Annotated Code of Maryland be renumbered to be Section(s)
21–301 through 21–306, respectively, and the subtitle “Subtitle 3. Governor’s Office on
Service and Volunteerism”.
SECTION 4. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That Section(s) 6 –226(a)(2)(ii)92 of
Article – State Finance and Procurement of the Annotated Code of Maryland be repealed.
SECTION 5. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That Section(s) 6 –226(a)(2)(ii)93
through 171 of Article – State Finance and Procurement of the Annotated Code of Maryland
be renumbered to be Section(s) 6–226(a)(2)(ii)92 through 170, respectively.
SECTION 1. 4. 6. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED BY THE GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF MARYLAND , That the Laws of Maryland read as follows:
Article – Education
15–106.9.
(a) In this section, “residency requirement” means the requirement of a public
senior higher education institution that a student has resided in the State for 12
consecutive months to be considered a resident and receive in–State tuition status.
(b) For in–State tuition purposes, a public senior higher education institution
shall waive the in–State residency requirement for an individual who has completed:
(1) All service hours for an AmeriCorps Program in the State; or
(2) A service program under the Maryland Corps Program under [Title 9,
Subtitle 28] TITLE 21, SUBTITLE 2 of the State Government Article.
(c) A student is responsible for the difference between in–State and out–of–state
tuition if the student does not retain residence in the State for the remainder of the school
year for which in–State tuition was received.
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Article – State Government
8–201.
(a) The Executive Branch of the State government shall have not more than 21
principal departments, each of which shall embrace a broad, functional area of that Branch.
(b) The principal departments of the Executive Branch of the State government
are:
(1) Aging;
(2) Agriculture;
(3) Budget and Management;
(4) Commerce;
(5) Disabilities;
(6) Emergency Management;
(7) the Environment;
(8) General Services;
(9) Health;
(10) Housing and Community Development;
(11) Human Services;
(12) Information Technology;
(13) Juvenile Services;
(14) Labor;
(15) Natural Resources;
(16) Planning;
(17) Public Safety and Correctional Services;
(18) SERVICE AND CIVIC INNOVATION;
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[(18)] (19) State Police;
[(19)] (20) Transportation; and
[(20)] (21) Veterans Affairs.
TITLE 21. DEPARTMENT OF SERVICE AND CIVIC INNOVATION.
SUBTITLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS.
21–101.
(A) IN THIS TITLE THE FOL LOWING WORDS HAVE TH E MEANINGS
INDICATED.
(B) “DEPARTMENT ” MEANS THE DEPARTMENT OF SERVICE AND CIVIC
INNOVATION.
(C) “SECRETARY” MEANS THE SECRETARY OF SERVICE AND CIVIC
INNOVATION.
21–102.
(A) THERE IS A DEPARTMENT OF SERVICE AND CIVIC INNOVATION,
ESTABLISHED AS A PRI NCIPAL DEPARTMENT OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT .
(B) THE PURPOSE OF THE DEPARTMENT IS TO PROM OTE SERVICE AND
VOLUNTEERISM IN THE STATE.
21–103.
(A) (1) THE HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT IS THE SECRETARY OF SERVICE
AND CIVIC INNOVATION, WHO SHALL BE APPOINT ED BY THE GOVERNOR WITH THE
ADVICE AND CONSENT O F THE SENATE.
(2) THE SECRETARY SHALL TAKE THE OATH OF OFFICE R EQUIRED
UNDER ARTICLE I, § 9 OF THE MARYLAND CONSTITUTION.
(B) THE SECRETARY IS A MEMBER OF THE GOVERNOR’S EXECUTIVE
COUNCIL.
(C) (1) THE SECRETARY SERVES AT T HE PLEASURE OF THE GOVERNOR
AND IS RESPONSIBLE D IRECTLY TO THE GOVERNOR.
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(2) THE SECRETARY SHALL ADVIS E THE GOVERNOR ON ALL
MATTERS ASSIGNED TO THE DEPARTMENT AND IS RES PONSIBLE FOR CARRYIN G
OUT THE GOVERNOR’S POLICIES ON THESE MATTERS.
(D) (1) THE SECRETARY IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE OPERATION OF THE
DEPARTMENT AND SHALL ESTABLISH GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES TO PR OMOTE
THE ORDERLY AND EFFI CIENT ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEPARTMENT .
(2) THE SECRETARY MAY ESTABLI SH, REORGANIZE , OR ABOLISH
AREAS OF RESPONSIBIL ITY IN THE DEPARTMENT AS NECESSA RY TO FULFILL THE
DUTIES ASSIGNED TO T HE SECRETARY.
(E) THE SECRETARY IS ENTITLED TO THE SALARY PROVID ED IN THE STATE
BUDGET.
21–104.
(A) THE SECRETARY MAY EMPLOY A STAFF IN ACCORDANC E WITH THE
STATE BUDGET .
(B) THE SECRETARY MAY APPOINT A DEPUTY SECRETARY AND OTHER
PROFESSIONAL STAFF A ND CONTRACT WITH CON SULTANTS AS AUTHORIZ ED
REPRESENTATIVES .
(C) THE SECRETARY SHALL APPOI NT AND REMOVE ALL ST AFF IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE STATE PERSONNEL AND PENSIONS
ARTICLE.
21–105.
(A) THE SECRETARY IS RESPONSI BLE FOR THE BUDGET O F THE OFFICE OF
THE SECRETARY AND THE BUD GET FOR EACH UNIT IN THE DEPARTMENT .
(B) THE SECRETARY MAY ADOPT R ULES AND REGULATIONS IN CARRYING
OUT THE PROVISIONS O F LAW THAT ARE WITHI N THE JURISDICTION OF THE
DEPARTMENT .
(C) THE SECRETARY MAY CREATE ANY ADVISORY COUNCIL THAT THE
SECRETARY CONSIDERS N ECESSARY AND ASSIGN APPROPRIATE FUNCTION S TO IT.
(D) THE SECRETARY SHALL HAVE A SEAL.
(E) (1) THE SECRETARY IS RESPONSI BLE FOR THE COORDI NATION AND
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(2) THE SECRETARY SHALL KEEP FULLY APPRISED OF PL ANS,
PROPOSALS, AND PROJECTS OF EACH UNIT IN THE DEPARTMENT AND , EXCEPT AS
EXPRESSLY PROVIDED O THERWISE, MAY APPROVE , DISAPPROVE, OR MODIFY ANY
OF THEM.
(F) EACH UNIT IN THE DEPARTMENT SHALL REPO RT TO THE SECRETARY
AS PROVIDED IN THE R ULES, REGULATIONS , OR WRITTEN DIRECTIVE S THAT THE
SECRETARY ADOPTS .
(G) THE SECRETARY MAY APPLY F OR, RECEIVE, AND SPEND
GRANTS–IN–AID BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OR ANY OF ITS AGENCI ES OR ANY
OTHER FEDERAL FUNDS MADE AVAILABLE TO TH E DEPARTMENT FOR USE IN
CARRYING OUT THE POW ERS AND DUTIES OF TH E SECRETARY OR THE
DEPARTMENT .
(H) EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE P ROVIDED BY LAW AND §§ 21–205(G) AND
21–206(E) OF THIS TITLE, THE SECRETARY SHALL PAY A LL MONEY COLLECTED B Y
THE DEPARTMENT UNDER THIS TITLE INTO THE GENERAL FUND OF THE STATE.
(I) THE SECRETARY SHALL CARRY OUT AND ENFORCE THE PROVISIONS OF
THIS TITLE, THE RULES AND REGULA TIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT, AND ANY OTHER
PROVISIONS OF LAW TH AT RELATE TO THE SECRETARY OR THE DEPARTMENT .
21–106.
(A) THE SECRETARY SHALL :
(1) PROMOTE SERVICE AND VOLUNTEERISM IN THE STATE BY
PARTNERING WITH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT , LOCAL GOVERNMENTS , AND
NONGOVERNMENTAL ENTI TIES TO FULFILL THE PURPOSES OF THIS TIT LE; AND
(2) IDENTIFY, DEVELOP, AND IMPLEMENT INITIA TIVES TO INCREASE
SERVICE AND VOLUNTEERISM IN THE STATE TO CREATE OPPOR TUNITIES AND
STRENGTHEN COMMUNITI ES.
(B) THE DEPARTMENT SHALL :
(1) PROMOTE THE USE OF V OLUNTEERS IN STATE AND LOCAL
GOVERNMENT , EMPLOYERS , AND NONPROFIT ORGANI ZATIONS;
(2) COORDINATE AND OVERS EE THE ACTIVITIES OF:
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(I) THE MARYLAND CORPS PROGRAM UNDER SUBTITLE 2 OF
THIS TITLE; AND
(II) THE GOVERNOR’S COMMISSION ON SERVICE AND
VOLUNTEERISM ;
(3) DEVELOP AND IMPLEMEN T MODEL PROGRAMS FOR A STATEWIDE
CLEARINGHOUSE , SKILL BANKS, OR INFORMATION CENTE RS FOR VOLUNTEERS AND
PROJECTS IN THE STATE;
(4) DEVELOP AND IMPLEMEN T VOLUNTEER RECOGNIT ION EVENTS
FOR VOLUNTEERS IN STATE PROGRAMS AND PR OVIDE TECHNICAL ASSI STANCE AND
SUPPORT FOR RECOGNIT ION EVENTS IN NONPUB LIC PROGRAMS TO INCR EASE THE
VISIBILITY AND STATUS OF VOLUNTEERS AND THEIR ACCOMPLISH MENTS;
(5) ADMINISTER:
(I) THE MARYLAND CORPS PROGRAM UNDER SUBTITLE 2 OF
THIS TITLE;
(II) THE EXECUTIVE FELLOWS PROGRAM UNDER § 21–306 OF
THIS TITLE; AND
(III) ANY OTHER VOLUNTEER PROGRAM RECOMMENDED OR
DESIGNATED BY THE GOVERNOR OR OTHERWISE ESTABLISHED BY LAW ;
(6) LIAISE WITH NATIONAL , STATE, AND LOCAL VOLUNTEERI SM
GROUPS TO OBTAIN INF ORMATION ON FEDERAL , STATE, LOCAL, AND PRIVATE
RESOURCES THAT MAY E NHANCE VOLUNTEER PROJECTS W ITHIN THE STATE;
(7) CONDUCT STUDIES AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO IMPROVE
VOLUNTEER RECRUITMEN T AND TRAINING , VOLUNTEER RETENTION , AND
ACCOUNTABILITY OF VO LUNTEER PROGRAMS ; AND
(8) PROVIDE STAFF SUPPOR T FOR THE GOVERNOR’S VOLUNTEER
COUNCIL.
21–107.
(A) THE ATTORNEY GENERAL IS LEGAL ADVI SER TO THE DEPARTMENT .
(B) THE ATTORNEY GENERAL SHALL ASSIGN TO THE DEPARTMENT THE
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TO THE DEPARTMENT AND ANY AD DITIONAL ASSISTANT ATTO RNEYS GENERAL
NECESSARY TO GIVE EF FECTIVE LEGAL ADVICE AND COUNSEL .
(C) THE ATTORNEY GENERAL ALSO SHALL DE SIGNATE AN ASSISTANT
ATTORNEY GENERAL AS COUNSEL TO THE DEPARTMENT .
Subtitle 2. Maryland Corps Program.
21–201.
(a) In this [part] SUBTITLE the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) “ADVISORY Board” means the MARYLAND CORPS PROGRAM ADVISORY
Board [of Directors of the Program].
(c) “Corps participant” means an individual who participates in the Program.
(D) “DEPARTMENT ” MEANS THE DEPARTMENT OF SERVICE AND CIVIC
INNOVATION.
(E) “MSY PATHWAY” MEANS THE MARYLAND SERVICE YEAR OPTION
PATHWAY.
[(d)] (F) “MSY PATHWAY Fund” means the Maryland [Corps Program]
SERVICE YEAR OPTION PATHWAY Fund.
[(e)] (G) “Participating organization” means a BUSINESS, nonprofit
organization, or government agency that:
(1) has a focus on community or other service, service learning,
volunteerism, or other activities or experiences with a similar mission;
(2) hosts a program participant in a service role; and
(3) complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, and
Title 20, Subtitle 6 of this article.
[(f)] (H) “Program” means the Maryland Corps Program.
[(g)] (I) “Wraparound services” includes:
(1) child care;
(2) transportation;
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(3) housing;
(4) [mental] BEHAVIORAL health;
(5) crisis intervention;
(6) substance abuse prevention or treatment;
(7) legal aid;
(8) financial literacy programming;
(9) job search and application support; and
(10) college application support.
(J) “YA PATHWAY” MEANS THE YOUNG ADULT SERVICE YEAR OPTION
PATHWAY.
(K) “YA PATHWAY FUND” MEANS THE YOUNG ADULT SERVICE YEAR
OPTION PATHWAY FUND.
21–202.
(a) (1) There is a Maryland Corps Program in the State administered and
managed by the [Board] DEPARTMENT .
(2) THE PROGRAM HAS TWO PATHW AYS:
(I) THE YOUNG ADULT SERVICE YEAR OPTION PATHWAY; AND
(II) THE MARYLAND SERVICE YEAR OPTION PATHWAY.
(b) [(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Program is
exempt from Division II of the State Finance and Procurement Article.
(2)] The Program is subject to Title 14, Subtitle 3 of the State Finance and
Procurement Article.
(c) The purpose of the Program is to:
(1) provide meaningful service opportunities to CORPS participants that
will address the social needs of the community;
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(2) equip corps participants with the skills that will enable them to
successfully make the transition from high school to an institution of higher education or
to the workforce; and
(3) provide [scholarships] PROGRAM COMPLETION AW ARDS to corps
participants who have completed the Program [to be used at institutions of higher
education toward vocational certificates, associate’s degrees, or bachelor’s degrees].
(d) The Program is subject to review under § 2–1220 of this article.
21–203.
(a) [(1) A Board of Directors shall administer and manage the Program.
(2) The Board is a body politic and corporate and is an instrumentality of
the State.
(b)] (1) THERE IS A MARYLAND CORPS PROGRAM ADVISORY BOARD.
(2) The ADVISORY Board consists of the following members:
[(1)] (I) a Board Chair, [jointly] appointed by the [President of the
Senate and the Speaker of the House] GOVERNOR;
[(2)] (II) two members jointly appointed by the President of the Senate
and the Speaker of the House:
[(i)] 1. one of whom must represent a service organization in the
State; and
[(ii)] 2. one of whom shall be:
[1.] A. a current participant in a public service program; or
[2.] B. a former participant in a public service program
whose participation ended during the preceding 3 years;
[(3)] (III) one member appointed by the President of the Senate;
[(4)] (IV) one member appointed by the Speaker of the House; and
[(5)] (V) [two] FOUR members appointed by the Governor, one of whom
shall be a representative from the [Governor’s Office of Service and Volunteerism]
MARYLAND STATE SERVICE COMMISSION.
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[(c)] (B) In making appointments to the ADVISORY Board, the President,
Speaker, and Governor shall consider:
(1) the professional or personal experience of the individual in community
or other service, nonprofit management, civic engagement, or volunteerism; [and]
(2) the cultural, geographic, racial, ethnic, and gender diversity of the
State; AND
(3) AN INDIVIDUAL’S EXPERIENCE AND KNO WLEDGE IN WORKFORCE
DEVELOPMENT , INCLUDING REGIONAL W ORKFORCE NEEDS , TRAINING, CAREER
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMM ING, AND WORKFORCE INVEST MENT BOARDS .
[(d)] (C) A member of the ADVISORY Board:
(1) may not receive compensation as a member of the ADVISORY Board;
but
(2) is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State
Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.
[(e)] (D) (1) The term of a member of the ADVISORY Board is 4 years.
(2) The terms of the members are staggered as required by the terms
provided for members on June 1, [2022] 2023.
(3) A MEMBER MAY BE REAPPO INTED BUT MAY NOT SE RVE MORE
THAN TWO CONSECUTIVE FULL TERMS.
[(3)] (4) At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a
successor is appointed and qualifies.
[(f)] (E) (1) A member appointed by the President may be removed by the
President for the reasons stated in paragraph (5) of this subsection.
(2) A member appointed by the Speaker may be removed by the Speaker
for the reasons stated in paragraph (5) of this subsection.
(3) A member appointed by the Governor may be removed by the Governor
for the reasons stated in paragraph (5) of this subsection.
(4) The ADVISORY Board Chair may be removed [jointly by the President
and the Speaker] BY THE GOVERNOR for the reasons stated in paragraph (5) of this
subsection.
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(5) A member of the ADVISORY Board may be removed for:
(i) incompetence;
(ii) misconduct;
(iii) immorality; or
(iv) failure to perform the duties of the position.
[(g)] (F) ADVISORY Board members are subject to the requirements of Title 5
of the General Provisions Article.
[(h)] (G) (1) The ADVISORY Board shall meet at least [once every 2 months]
THREE TIMES EACH YEA R.
(2) ADVISORY Board meetings are subject to the requirements of Title 3 of
the General Provisions Article.
(H) THE ADVISORY BOARD HAS THE FOLLOWI NG DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES :
(1) BE A LIAISON WITH TH E DEPARTMENT IN :
(I) SEEKING COMMUNITY SE RVICE OPPORTUNITIES AND
OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROGRAM EXPANSION ;
(II) RECRUITING CORPS PAR TICIPANTS;
(III) SEEKING GIFTS OR GRA NTS AND OTHER FINANC IAL
RESOURCES FOR THE BE NEFIT OF THE PROGRAM; AND
(IV) MAINTAINING RELATION SHIPS WITH CURRENT A ND
FORMER CORPS PARTICI PANTS;
(2) ADVISE THE DEPARTMENT ON BEST PR ACTICES FOR SERVICE AND
VOLUNTEERISM ;
(3) PROVIDE OVERSIGHT OF TH E DESIGN , DEVELOPMENT ,
IMPLEMENTATION , OPERATION, AND EXPANSION OF THE PROGRAM;
(4) PARTICIPATE IN PROGRAM–SPONSORED EVENTS ; AND
(5) ANY OTHER DUTIES AS DETERMINED BY THE DEPARTMENT . WES MOORE, Governor Ch. 99
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[21–204.
(a) (1) The Board shall appoint an Executive Director.
(2) The Executive Director serves at the pleasure of the Board.
(3) The Board shall determine the salary of the Executive Director.
(b) (1) The Executive Director is the chief administrative officer of the
Program.
(2) The Executive Director shall manage the administrative affairs and
technical activities of the Program in accordance with the policies and procedures that the
Board establishes.
(c) (1) The Board may employ a staff in accordance with its budget.
(2) Staff employed under this section are State employees who:
(i) are subject to the requirements of Title 5 of the General
Provisions Article; and
(ii) may participate in the State Retirement and Pension System
under Division II of the State Personnel and Pensions Article.]
[21–205.] 21–204.
(a) THE DEPARTMENT SHALL ADMI NISTER AND MANAGE TH E PROGRAM.
(B) The [Board] DEPARTMENT is responsible for expanding service opportunities
in the State THROUGH THE PROGRAM with the following goals:
(1) creating a strong annual cohort bond of unity for [Program] CORPS
participants from urban, rural, and suburban areas of the State;
(2) [subject to subsection (d) of this section,] ensuring all [Marylanders]
INDIVIDUALS have equitable access to participate in the Program regardless of gender,
race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability,
geography, NATIVE LANGUAGE , or protected veteran status;
(3) helping [Program] CORPS participants develop the critical job skills
necessary for creating a more equitable society as they serve their communities across the
State, using the lens of environmental, social, racial, and economic justice; and
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(4) ensuring each district of the State can communicate its unique
community needs and choose the appropriate solutions.
(C) (1) THE DEPARTMENT SHALL ACT AS AN INTERMEDIARY W ITH THE
AMERICORPS PROGRAM TO SECURE FED ERAL FUNDING AND ALL EVIATE THE
ADMINISTRATIVE BURDE N ON STATE ORGANIZATIONS S EEKING TO PARTICIPAT E IN
AMERICORPS PROGRAMMING .
(2) IN WORKING WITH THE AMERICORPS PROGRAM UNDER
PARAGRAPH (1) OF THIS SUBSECTION , THE DEPARTMENT SHALL FOCU S ON
EXPANDING THE SERVIC E OPPORTUNITIES IN :
(I) STATE AND LOCAL PARKS ;
(II) PUBLIC AND COMMUNITY HEALTH SECTORS ; AND
(III) THE CLEAN AND RENEWA BLE ENERGY SECTOR .
[(b)] (D) The [Board] DEPARTMENT shall adopt regulations regarding:
(1) selection criteria for regional operating partners with a global view of
the needs of the communities in which the regional operating partner works, who will
identify and implement placement priorities FOR EACH PROGRAM PATHWAY in
consultation with local community partners to expand capacity and create new service
programs as needed;
(2) eligibility requirements for participating organizations, classified by
the [Board] DEPARTMENT based on the number of service [members] PLACEMENTS the
organization’s grant will support, as:
(i) community employers; or
(ii) large–scale employers;
(3) prioritizing the placement of [Program] CORPS participants with
[large–scale employers] ORGANIZATIONS based on the organization’s demonstrated [need
for Program] ABILITY TO TRANSITIO N participants [who will transition] to full–time
employment, POSTSECONDARY EDUCAT ION, OR REGISTERED APPR ENTICESHIPS
following completion of the [Program] SERVICE PLACEMENT ;
(4) a centralized process to facilitate efficient screening and placement of
[Program] CORPS participants INTO THE APPROPRIATE SERVICE PLACEMENT OF A
PROGRAM PATHWAY as well as effective measurement and evaluation of the CORPS
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(5) REASONABLE WORKPLACE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR C ORPS
PARTICIPANTS WITH DI SABILITIES;
[(5)] (6) stipends for CORPS participants, including:
(i) monetary payment of at least $15 per hour OR THE STATE
MINIMUM WAGE , WHICHEVER IS GREATER ;
(II) health insurance [benefits,] BENEFITS and the potential for
wraparound services; and
[(ii)] (III) requirements for large–scale employers to provide
matching funds;
[(6)] (7) [an education] A PROGRAM COMPLETION award of $6,000 for
participants that complete at least 9 months of [service,] SERVICE THAT MAY BE
AWARDED AS FOLLOWS :
(I) [which shall be deposited] BY DEPOSIT into a tax–exempt
Maryland 529 account established under Title 18, Subtitle 19 of the Education Article and
may only be used for qualified higher education expenses, as defined in § 18–1901 of the
Education Article; OR
(II) PAYMENT OF A CASH ST IPEND;
[(7)] (8) workforce development training and wraparound services
provided to [Program] CORPS participants by participating organizations OR STATE
AGENCIES;
[(8)] (9) additional training and support services provided to [Program]
CORPS participants after the completion of the CORPS participant’s service;
[(9)] (10) ongoing evaluation of opportunities to expand service in the
State to address the State’s workforce development needs, including opportunities within
State agencies for the creation and expansion of service opportunities within the agencies;
and
[(10)] (11) ongoing evaluation of the Program to ensure access and
effectiveness, including:
(i) demographics of corps participants, including race, ethnicity,
age, SEX, GENDER, education, and geography;
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(II) WHETHER PROGRAM PATHWAYS ARE FACILITATING ENTRY
INTO PUBLIC SECTOR W ORKFORCE POSITIONS ;
[(ii)] (III) post–Program trajectories of corps participants; and
[(iii)] (IV) an evaluation of the needs served in the community by the
Program.
[(c) The Board may:
(1) Sue and be sued;
(2) Adopt a seal;
(3) Acquire, hold, and dispose of property for its corporate purposes;
(4) Sell, lease, or otherwise convey, in any manner that the Board considers
appropriate, any property it owns to accomplish the purposes of this subtitle;
(5) Enter into contracts and leases and execute any instrument necessary
or convenient, on the terms and for any corporate purpose that the Board considers
advisable;
(6) Use any other money available under this subtitle or any grant or
money from the State or federal government or any of their units or instrumentalities to
accomplish the purposes of this subtitle;
(7) Borrow money for a corporate purpose and mortgage or otherwise
encumber its property as security for the loan;
(8) Accept gifts, contributions, or loans of money, supplies, goods, and
services, and accept appropriations, allotments, and loans of money from the State or
federal government, a federal corporation, a unit or instrumentality of the federal
government, or a political subdivision or instrumentality of the State;
(9) Exercise a power usually possessed by a private corporation in
performing similar functions unless to do so would conflict with State law; and
(10) Do all things necessary or convenient to carry out the powers expressly
granted by this subtitle.]
21–205.
(A) (1) THERE IS A YOUNG ADULT SERVICE YEAR OPTION PATHWAY IN
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(2) THE PURPOSE OF THE YOUNG ADULT SERVICE YEAR OPTION
PATHWAY IS TO:
(I) PROVIDE SERVICE PLAC EMENTS TO ELIGIBLE Y OUNG
ADULTS AS AN ADDITIO NAL OPTION TO IMMEDI ATELY PURSUING POSTS ECONDARY
EDUCATION OR CAREER AND TECHNICAL TRAINI NG;
(II) EQUIP CORPS PARTICIP ANTS WITH PROFESSION AL
DEVELOPMENT , MENTORING , JOB TRAINING , FINANCIAL LITERACY S KILLS, AND
OTHER SUPPORTS WHILE WORKING IN HIGH –IMPACT SERVICE PLACE MENTS;
(III) ASSIST IN ADDRESSING THE STATE’S GREATEST
CHALLENGES BY CHANNE LING THE NEXT GENERA TION OF MARYLAND CITIZENS
INTO IMPACTFUL PUBLI C SERVICE; AND
(IV) STRENGTHEN A PIPELIN E OF TALENT INTO STATE AND
LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO FILL PRESENT AND FUT URE STAFFING NEEDS .
(B) AN INDIVIDUAL MAY APP LY TO THE DEPARTMENT FOR A SERV ICE
PLACEMENT IN THE YA PATHWAY UNDER THIS SE CTION IF THE INDIVID UAL IS:
(1) A MARYLAND RESIDENT ON SUBMISSION OF APPLIC ATION; AND
(2) WITHIN 3 YEARS OF GRADUATION FROM HIGH SCHOOL OR HAVING
OBTAINED A SIMILAR L EVEL OF EDUCATION CO MPLETION, INCLUDING AN
INDIVIDUAL WHO HAS O BTAINED A:
(I) MARYLAND HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA;
(II) MARYLAND HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA BY EXAMINATI ON; OR
(III) MARYLAND HIGH SCHOOL CERTIFICATE OF PROGRAM
COMPLETION.
(C) (1) THE DEPARTMENT SHALL SET TARGETS FOR PARTICIP ATION IN
THE YA PATHWAY UNDER THIS SE CTION, INCLUDING:
(I) 200 CORPS PARTICIPANTS IN THE FIRST YEAR OF
IMPLEMENTATION ; AND
(II) 2,000 CORPS PARTICIPANTS I N THE FOURTH YEAR OF
IMPLEMENTATION .
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[(d)] (2) The [Board] DEPARTMENT shall prioritize for participation in the
[Program] YA PATHWAY UNDER THIS SE CTION:
(I) individuals historically underrepresented in:
[(1)] 1. higher education enrollment or completion; or
[(2)] 2. employment [by]:
[(i)] A. BY large–scale and community employers; [or]
[(ii)] B. BY participating organizations; OR
C. IN PROFESSIONS AND OCCU PATIONS THAT REQUIRE
LICENSURE OR CERTIFI CATION; AND
(II) ORGANIZATIONS THAT P ROVIDE WRAPAROUND SE RVICES
TO CORPS PARTICIPANT S.
(D) THE DEPARTMENT SHALL DEVE LOP FOCUS AREAS FOR THE YA
PATHWAY UNDER THIS SE CTION FOR THE PURPOS E OF ADDRESSING PRIORITY
STATE AND COMMUNITY I SSUES, INCLUDING:
(1) CLIMATE;
(2) EDUCATION; AND
(3) HEALTH.
(E) A CORPS PARTICIPANT WH O RECEIVES A SERVICE PLACEMENT IN THE
YA PATHWAY UNDER THIS SE CTION SHALL:
(1) PARTICIPATE IN ALL T RAINING RELATED TO THE SERVI CE
PLACEMENT ;
(2) WORK AT LEAST 30 HOURS PER WEEK ;
(3) BE PARTNERED WITH AN ON–SITE MENTOR;
(4) PERFORM THE DUTIES O F THE SERVICE PLACEM ENT TO THE
SATISFACTION OF THE PARTICIPATING ORGANI ZATION AND THE DEPARTMENT ;
(5) PARTICIPATE IN PROGRAM–WIDE EVENTS;
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(6) BE PAID $15 PER HOUR OR THE STATE MINIMUM WAGE ,
WHICHEVER IS GREATER , FOR MANDATORY WORK H OURS OR MANDATORY
PROGRAM ACTIVITIES ; AND
(7) ON COMPLETION OF THE PROGRAM, BE NOTIFIED OF ALL
AVAILABLE POST –PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES , INCLUDING REGISTERED
APPRENTICESHIPS .
(F) THE DEPARTMENT SHALL PROM OTE AND PUBLICIZE TH E AVAILABILITY
OF OPPORTUNITIES IN THE YA PATHWAY TO:
(1) HIGH SCHOOLS AND ADU LT HIGH SCHOOLS IN T HE STATE;
(2) COMMUNITY AND NONPRO FIT ORGANIZATI ONS;
(3) FAITH–BASED INSTITUTIONS ; AND
(4) EMPLOYERS THAT ARE P OTENTIAL SERVICE PLA CEMENT
PROVIDERS.
(G) (1) THERE IS A YOUNG ADULT SERVICE YEAR OPTION PATHWAY
FUND.
(2) THE PURPOSE OF THE YA PATHWAY FUND IS TO:
(I) PROVIDE STIPENDS TO CORPS PARTICIPANTS W ITH A
SERVICE PLACEMENT IN THE YA PATHWAY UNDER THIS SE CTION;
(II) PAY THE COSTS TO ADM INISTER AND PROMOTE THE YA
PATHWAY UNDER THE PROGRAM; AND
(III) ASSIST IN THE CREATI ON OF ADDITIONAL COR PS
PROGRAMS UNDE R § 21–207 OF THIS SUBTITLE.
(3) THE DEPARTMENT SHALL ADMI NISTER THE YA PATHWAY FUND.
(4) THE EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN PARAGRAPH (9) OF THIS
SUBSECTION, THE YA PATHWAY FUND IS A CONTINUING , NONLAPSING FUND THAT
IS NOT SUBJECT TO § 7–302 OF THE STATE FINANCE AND PROCUREMENT ARTICLE.
(5) (I) THE STATE TREASURER SHALL HOLD THE YA PATHWAY
FUND SEPARATELY AND S HALL INVEST THE MONE Y IN THE YA PATHWAY FUND IN
THE SAME MANNER AS O THER STATE MONEY MAY BE IN VESTED.
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(II) ANY INVESTMENT EARNIN GS OF THE YA PATHWAY FUND
SHALL BE CREDITED TO THE FUND.
(6) THE COMPTROLLER SHALL SEPARATELY ACCOUNT FOR EACH
SOURCE FOR THE YA PATHWAY FUND.
(7) THE DEPARTMENT :
(I) MAY ACCEPT ANY GIFT OR GRANT FROM ANY PE RSON FOR
THE YA PATHWAY FUND;
(II) SHALL USE ANY GIFT OR GRANT THAT I T RECEIVES FOR THE
PURPOSES LISTED UNDE R PARAGRAPH (2) OF THIS SUBSECTION ; AND
(III) SHALL DEPOSIT WITH T HE STATE TREASURER ANY GIFT OR
GRANT THAT IT RECEIV ES FOR THE YA PATHWAY FUND.
(8) THE YA PATHWAY FUND CONSISTS OF :
(I) MONEY APPROPRIATED T O THE YA PATHWAY FUND UNDER
THE PROGRAM IN THE STATE BUDGET ;
(II) GIFTS OR GRANTS RECE IVED BY THE DEPARTMENT FOR
THE YA PATHWAY FUND;
(III) INVESTMENT EARNINGS OF THE YA PATHWAY FUND; AND
(IV) ANY OTHER MONEY FROM ANY OTHER SOURCE ACCEPTED
FOR THE BENEFIT OF T HE YA PATHWAY FUND.
(9) (I) EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SUBPARAGRAPH (II) OF THIS
PARAGRAPH , ANY UNSPENT STATE APPROPRIATION O F THE YA PATHWAY FUND
SHALL REVERT TO THE GENERAL FUND OF THE STATE AT THE END OF T HE FISCAL
YEAR.
(II) FOR FISCAL YEARS 2024 THROUGH 2026, ANY ANY
UNSPENT PORTION OF THE YA PATHWAY FUND MAY NOT BE TRANS FERRED OR
REVERT TO THE GENERAL FUND OF THE STATE BUT SHALL REMAI N IN THE YA
PATHWAY FUND TO BE USED FOR T HE PURPOSES SPECIFIE D IN THIS SUBTITLE.
(10) BEGINNING WITH FISCAL YEAR 2024, AT THE END OF EACH F ISCAL
YEAR, THE DEPARTMENT SHALL PREP ARE AN ANNUAL REPORT OF THE YA
PATHWAY FUND THAT INCLUDES :
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(I) AN ACCOUNTING OF ALL FINANCIAL RECEIPTS A ND
EXPENDITURES TO AND FROM THE YA PATHWAY FUND; AND
(II) THE FOLLOWING INFORM ATION:
1. THE TOTAL NUMBER OF CORPS PARTICIPANTS
DISAGGREGATED BY DEM OGRAPHIC CATEGORIES ;
2. THE TOTAL ANNUAL COS T OF THE YA PATHWAY
DISAGGREGATED BY THE SOURCE OF THE FUNDS ;
3. CORPS PARTICIPANT TRANSITION AFTER PROGRAM
COMPLETION INTO HIGH ER EDUCATION , POSTSECONDARY EDUCAT ION, FULL–TIME
EMPLOYMENT , REGISTERED APPRENTIC ESHIPS, AND ANY OTHER POST –PROGRAM
OPPORTUNITY ;
4. THE NUMBER OF CORPS PARTICIPANTS EMPLOYE D BY
STATE OR LOCAL GOVERN MENT AGENCIES AFTER COMPL ETION OF THE PROGRAM;
AND
5. TO THE EXTENT PRACTI CABLE, WHAT FORMER CORPS
PARTICIPANTS ARE DOI NG 1 YEAR, 2 YEARS, AND 5 YEARS AFTER COMPLETI NG THE
PROGRAM.
(11) THE YA PATHWAY FUND IS SUBJECT TO AU DIT BY THE OFFICE OF
LEGISLATIVE AUDITS IN ACCORDANCE WITH § 2–1220 OF THIS ARTICLE.
21–206.
(A) (1) THERE IS A MARYLAND SERVICE YEAR OPTION PATHWAY IN THE
PROGRAM.
(2) THE PURPOSE OF THE MARYLAND SERVICE YEAR OPTION
PATHWAY IS TO:
(I) EQUIP CORPS PARTICIP ANTS WITH PROFESSION AL
DEVELOPMENT , MENTORING , JOB TRAINING , FINANCIAL LITERACY S KILLS, AND
OTHER SUPPORTS WHILE WORKING IN HIGH –IMPACT SERVICE PLACE MENTS;
(II) ASSIST IN ADDRESSING THE STATE’S GREATEST
CHALLENGES BY CHANNE LING THE TALENTS OF INDIVIDUALS INTO IMP ACTFUL
PUBLIC SERVICE; AND
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(III) STRENGTHEN A PIPELIN E OF TALENT INTO STATE AND
LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO FILL PRESENT AND FUT URE STAFFING NEEDS .
(B) (1) AN INDIVIDUAL MAY APP LY TO THE DEPARTMENT FOR A
PLACEMENT IN THE MSY PATHWAY UNDER THIS SE CTION IF THE INDIVID UAL IS
INTERESTED IN PERFOR MING PUBLIC AND COMM UNITY SERVICE IN THE STATE.
(2) THE DEPARTMENT SHALL PRIO RITIZE FOR PARTICIPA TION IN
THE MSY PATHWAY UNDER THIS SE CTION INDIVIDUALS WH O ARE:
(I) MARYLAND RESIDENTS ; AND
(II) HISTORICALLY UNDERREPRESENTED IN :
1. HIGHER EDUCATION ENR OLLMENT OR COMPLETIO N;
OR
2. EMPLOYMENT BY :
A. LARGE–SCALE AND COMMUNITY EMPLOYERS ; OR
B. PARTICIPATING ORGANI ZATIONS.
(3) THE DEPARTMENT SHALL PRIO RITIZE FOR PARTICIPA TION IN
THE MSY PATHWAY UNDER THIS SE CTION ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE
WRAPAROUND SERVICES TO CORPS PARTICIPANT S.
(C) A CORPS PARTICIPANT WH O RECEIVES A SERVICE PLACEMENT IN THE
MSY PATHWAY UNDER THIS SE CTION SHALL:
(1) PARTICIPATE IN ALL T RAINING RELATED TO T HE SERVICE
PLACEMENT ;
(2) PERFORM THE DUTIES O F THE SERVICE PLACEM ENT TO THE
SATISFACTION OF THE PARTICIPATING ORGANI ZATION AND THE DEPARTMENT ;
(3) PARTICIPATE IN PROGRAM–WIDE EVENTS AS DETER MINED BY
THE DEPARTMENT ;
(4) BE PAID $15 PER HOUR OR THE STATE MINIMUM WAGE ,
WHICHEVER IS GREATER , FOR WORK HOURS OR MA NDATORY PROGRAM ACTIVITIES ;
AND
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(5) ON COMPLETION OF THE PROGRAM, BE NOTIFIED OF ALL
AVAILABLE POST –PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES , INCLUDING REG ISTERED
APPRENTICESHIPS .
(D) THE DEPARTMENT SHALL PROM OTE AND PUBLICIZE TH E AVAILABILITY
OF THE MSY PATHWAY OPPORTUNITIES TO:
(1) HISTORICALLY BLACK C OLLEGES AND UNIVERSI TIES, AS DEFINED
IN § 3–207 OF THE STATE FINANCE AND PROCUREMENT ARTICLE;
(2) COMMUNITY COLLEGES ;
(3) TRADE SCHOOLS ;
(4) FAITH–BASED INSTITUTIONS ;
(5) YOUTH WHO ARE DISCON NECTED FROM SCHOOL O R WORK; AND
(6) EMPLOYERS AND NONPRO FIT ORGANIZATIONS WI TH POTENTIAL
SERVICE PLACEMENTS F OR THE MSY PATHWAY UNDER THIS SE CTION.
[21–206.
(a) The Board shall act as an intermediary with the AmeriCorps Program to
secure federal funding and alleviate the administrative burden on State organizations
seeking to participate in AmeriCorps programming.
(b) In working with the AmeriCorps Program under subsection (a) of this section,
the Board shall focus on expanding the service opportunities in State and local parks and
in the public health sector.]
[21–207.]
[(a)] (E) (1) There is a Maryland [Corps Program] SERVICE YEAR OPTION
PATHWAY Fund.
[(b)] (2) The purpose of the MSY PATHWAY Fund is to:
[(1)] (I) provide stipends to corps participants WITH A SERVICE
PLACEMENT IN THE MSY PATHWAY UNDER THIS SE CTION;
[(2)] (II) provide PROGRAM COMPLETION [scholarships] AWARDS to
corps participants who have completed the Program [to be used at institutions of higher Ch. 99 2023 LAWS OF MARYLAND
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education in the State toward vocational certificates, associate’s degrees, and bachelor’s
degrees];
[(3)] (III) cover expenses incurred by the [Board] DEPARTMENT ,
including expenses incurred to study the potential use of the Program as a workforce
development tool in the State;
[(4)] (IV) cover expenses incurred to study how alumni of the Program
could be better positioned to meet the current and future needs of employers in the State;
[and]
[(5)] (V) provide funding for the [Program] MSY PATHWAY UNDER
THIS SECTION to match gifts or grants received by the [Board] DEPARTMENT for the
MSY PATHWAY Fund; AND
(VI) ASSIST IN THE CREATI ON OF ADDITIONAL CORPS
PROGRAMS UNDER § 21–207 OF THIS SUBTITLE .
[(c)] (3) The [Board] DEPARTMENT shall administer the MSY PATHWAY
Fund.
[(d)] (4) The EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN PARAGRAPH (10) OF THIS
SUBSECTION, THE MSY PATHWAY Fund is a continuing, nonlapsing fund that is not
subject to § 7–302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.
[(e) (1)] (5) (I) The State Treasurer shall hold the MSY PATHWAY Fund
separately and shall invest the money in the MSY PATHWAY Fund in the same manner
as other State money may be invested.
[(2)] (II) Any investment earnings of the MSY PATHWAY Fund shall be
credited to the Fund.
[(f)] (6) The Comptroller shall SEPARATELY account FOR EACH SOURCE for
the MSY PATHWAY Fund.
[(g)] (7) The [Board] DEPARTMENT :
[(1)] (I) may accept any gift or grant from any person for the MSY
PATHWAY Fund;
[(2)] (II) shall use any gift or grant that it receives for the reasons stated
under [subsection (b) of this section] PARAGRAPH (2) OF THIS SUBSECTION ; and
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[(3)] (III) shall deposit any gift or grant that it receives for the MSY
PATHWAY Fund with the State Treasurer.
[(h)] (8) The MSY PATHWAY Fund consists of:
[(1)] (I) money appropriated under [§ 9–2818 of this subtitle]
SUBSECTION (F) OF THIS SECTION ;
[(2)] (II) gifts or grants received by the [Board] DEPARTMENT for the
MSY PATHWAY Fund;
[(3)] (III) investment earnings of the MSY PATHWAY Fund; and
[(4)] (IV) any other money from any other source accepted for the benefit
of the MSY PATHWAY Fund.
[(i)] (9) The MSY PATHWAY Fund may be used only [for:
(1) providing stipends to corps participants;
(2) providing scholarships to corps participants who have completed the
Program to be used at institutions of higher education in the State toward vocational
certificates, associate’s degrees, and bachelor’s degrees;
(3) covering expenses incurred by the Board, including expenses incurred
to study the potential use of the Program as a workforce development tool in the State;
(4) covering expenses incurred to study how alumni of the Program could
be better positioned to meet the current and future needs of employers in the State; and
(5) Providing funding for the Program to match gifts or grants received by
the Board for the Fund] FOR THE PURPOSES DES CRIBED IN PARAGRAPH (2) OF THIS
SUBSECTION .
[(j)] (10) (I) EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SUBPARAGRAPH (II) OF THIS
PARAGRAPH , ANY UNSPENT STATE APPROPRIATION O F THE MSY PATHWAY FUND
SHALL REVERT TO THE GENERAL FUND OF THE STATE AT THE END OF T HE FISCAL
YEAR.
(II) FOR FISCAL YEARS 2024 THROUGH 2026, Any ANY unspent
portion of the MSY PATHWAY Fund may not be transferred or revert to the General Fund
of the State but shall remain in the MSY PATHWAY Fund to be used for the purposes
specified in this subtitle.
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[(k) (1)] (11) (I) Beginning with fiscal year [2018] 2024, at the end of [the]
EACH fiscal year, the [Board] DEPARTMENT shall prepare an annual report of the MSY
PATHWAY Fund that includes:
1. an accounting of all financial receipts and expenditures to
and from the MSY PATHWAY Fund; AND
2. THE FOLLOWING INFORM ATION:
A. THE TOTAL NUMBER OF CORPS PARTICIPANTS
DISAGGREGATED BY DEM OGRAPHIC CATEGORIES ;
B. THE TOTAL ANNUAL COS T OF THE MSY PATHWAY
DISAGGREGATED BY THE SOURCE OF THE FUNDS ;
C. CORPS PARTICIPANT TR ANSITION AFTER PROGRAM
COMPLETION INTO HIGH ER EDUCATION , POSTSECONDARY EDUCAT ION, FULL–TIME
EMPLOYMENT , REGISTERED APPRENTIC ESHIPS, AND ANY OTHER POST –PROGRAM
OPPORTUNITY ;
D. THE NUMBER OF CORPS PARTICIPANTS EMPLOYE D BY
STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENC IES AFTER COMPLETION OF THE PROGRAM;
AND
E. TO THE EXTENT PRACTI CABLE, WHAT FORMER CORPS
PARTICIPANTS ARE DOI NG 1 YEAR, 2 YEARS, AND 5 YEARS AFTER COMPLETI NG THE
PROGRAM.
[(2)] (II) The [Board] DEPARTMENT shall submit a copy of the report to
the General Assembly in accordance with § 2–1257 of this article.
[(l)] (12) The MSY PATHWAY Fund may be subject to an audit by the
Legislative Auditor.
[21–208.]
[(a)] (F) (1) The Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an
appropriation to the MSY PATHWAY Fund of:
[(1)] (I) $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2024;
[(2)] (II) $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2025;
[(3)] (III) $15,000,000 for fiscal year 2026; and WES MOORE, Governor Ch. 99
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[(4)] (IV) $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2027 and each fiscal year thereafter.
[(b)] (2) It is the intent of the General Assembly that[:
(1)] appropriations made under [subsection (a) of this section]
PARAGRAPH (1) OF THIS SUBSECTION are in addition to any federal funding received for
State service or volunteer programming[; and
(2) Any federal funding received by the State for service or volunteer
programming shall be deposited into the Fund for use by the Program].
[(c)] (3) Appropriations made under [subsection (a) of this section]
PARAGRAPH (1) OF THIS SUBSECTION and other funding received by the [Board]
DEPARTMENT FOR THE MSY PATHWAY UNDER THIS SE CTION shall be used to:
[(1)] (I) provide stipends to corps participants WITH A SERVICE
PLACEMENT IN THE MSY PATHWAY UNDER THIS SE CTION;
[(2)] (II) provide [scholarships] PROGRAM COMPLETION AW ARDS to
corps participants who have completed the Program [to be used at institutions of higher
education in the State toward vocational certificates, associate’s degrees, and bachelor’s
degrees];
[(3)] (III) cover expenses incurred by the [Board] DEPARTMENT ,
including expenses incurred in marketing and recruitment; and
[(4)] (IV) cover programmatic expenses to expand service opportunities
throughout the State, including[:
(i) In partnership with regional operating partners, creating and
maintaining an online platform through which individuals and corps participants can
search and apply for service opportunities throughout the State;
(ii) Expanding] EXPANDING the Chesapeake Conservation Corps
Program, as provided under §§ 8–1913 through 8–1924 of the Natural Resources Article[;
(iii) creating a Maryland Civilian Climate Corps to conserve and
restore State and local parks and engage in other climate or environmental projects;
(iv) creating a Maryland Historic Trades Corps to place young adults
and young veterans in regionally based work crews tasked with rehabilitation of State
historic resources;
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(v) expanding the Maryland Conservation Corps to engage in
projects that manage natural resources and conserve parks; and
(vi) Providing staff for the Program].
[(d) Marketing and recruitment conducted by the Program under subsection (c)(3)
of this section shall prioritize:
(1) Historically black colleges and universities, as defined in § 3–207 of the
State Finance and Procurement Article;
(2) Community colleges;
(3) High schools with low rates of matriculation to 2– and 4–year
institutions of higher education;
(4) Trade schools; and
(5) Youth who are disconnected from school or work.]
[21–209.] 21–207.
(A) (1) The [Board] DEPARTMENT shall explore the possibility of:
[(1)] (I) accessing federal or other grant funding for the Program; and
[(2)] (II) awarding corps participants with:
1. academic credit for their service; OR
2. CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEA RNING EXPERIENCE TOW ARD
TRADE OR VOCATIONAL CERTIFICATION .
(2) THE DEPARTMENT SHALL CONS ULT WITH THE MARYLAND
HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION, INSTITUTIONS OF POST SECONDARY
EDUCATION, THE MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, AND ANY OTHER ENTITY
THE DEPARTMENT DETERMINES RELEVANT IN DETERMIN ING THE FEASIBILITY OF
IMPLEMENTING THE PRO VISIONS OF PARAGRAPH (1) OF THIS SUBSECTION .
(B) THE DEPARTMENT MAY USE MO NEY FROM THE YA PATHWAY FUND
UNDER § 21–205 OF THIS SUBTITLE AND THE MSY PATHWAY FUND UNDER § 21–206
OF THIS SUBTITLE TO :
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(1) CREATE A MARYLAND CIVILIAN CLIMATE CORPS TO CONSERVE
AND RESTORE STATE AND LOCAL PARKS AND ENGAGE IN OTHER CLIMATE OR
ENVIRONMENTAL PROJEC TS;
(2) CREATE A MARYLAND HISTORIC TRADES CORPS TO PLACE
YOUNG ADULTS AND YOU NG VETERANS IN REGIO NALLY BASED WORK CRE WS
TASKED WITH REHABILI TATION OF STATE HISTORIC RESOUR CES; AND
(3) EXPAND THE MARYLAND CONSERVATION CORPS TO ENGAGE IN
PROJECTS THAT MANAGE NATURAL RESOURCES AN D CONSERVE PARKS .
21–208.
(A) ON OR BEFORE JUNE 1, 2027, THE DEPARTMENT SHALL CONT RACT
WITH A PUBLIC OR PRI VATE ENTITY TO CONDU CT AN INDEPENDENT EV ALUATION OF
THE PROGRAM.
(B) THE INDEPENDENT EVALUATION SHALL EVA LUATE:
(1) THE BENEFITS TO THE COMMUNITIES BEING SE RVED BY THE
PROGRAM;
(2) THE BENEFITS TO CORP S PARTICIPANTS WHO C OMPLETED THE
PROGRAM, INCLUDING EFFICACY I N TRANSITIONING CORP S PARTICIPANTS TO
POSTSECONDARY EDUCAT ION, THE WORKF ORCE, OR REGISTERED
APPRENTICESHIPS ;
(3) THE EFFICACY OF THE PROGRAM’S PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMM ING, TRAINING, AND MENTORING IN SUP PORTING THE
STATE’S WORKFORCE DEVELOPM ENT NEEDS;
(4) THE PROGRAM DESIGN , IMPLEMENTATION , AND OVERALL
EFFICIENCY IN DELIVERING INTEND ED OUTCOMES ; AND
(5) ANY ADDITIONAL PROGRAM METRICS DEVEL OPED BY THE
DEPARTMENT .
(C) ON OR BEFORE JULY 1, 2028, THE DEPARTMENT SHALL SUBM IT A
REPORT ON ITS FINDIN GS AND RECOMMENDATIO NS TO THE GOVERNOR AND , IN
ACCORDANCE WITH § 2–1257 OF THIS ARTICLE , THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON THE
RESULTS OF THE INDEP ENDENT EVALUATION CO NDUCTED IN ACCORDANC E WITH
THIS SECTION.
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(D) BEGINNING ON OCTOBER 1, 2028, THE DEPARTMENT SHALL PUBL ISH
AN ONLINE DASHBOARD OF KEY PERFORMANCE I NDICATORS AS DETERMI NED IN
THE REPORT REQUIRED UNDER SUBSECTION (C) OF THIS SECTION.
[21–210.] 21–209.
On or before December 1 each year, the [Board] DEPARTMENT shall report to the
Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of this article, the General Assembly regarding:
(1) the number and amount of stipends awarded under the Program;
(2) the BUSINESSES, nonprofit ORGANIZATIONS , or government agencies
with which corps participants are placed;
(3) the institutions, if any, that award academic credit for a corps
participant’s service;
(4) the number and amount of [scholarships] PROGRAM COMPLETION
AWARDS awarded under the Program; and
(5) [at which] THE POSTSECONDARY ED UCATIONAL institutions AT
WHICH corps participants use their [scholarships] PROGRAM COMPLET ION AWARDS.
SUBTITLE 11A. SERVICE YEAR OPTION PROGRAM.
24–11A–01.
(A) IN THIS SUBTITLE THE FOLLOWING WORDS HAVE THE MEANINGS
INDICATED.
(B) “DEPARTMENT ” MEANS THE DEPARTMENT OF SERVICE AND CIVIC
INNOVATION.
(C) “FUND” MEANS THE SERVICE YEAR OPTION PROGRAM FUND.
(D) “PARTICIPATING EMPLOYE R” MEANS A PUBLIC OR PR IVATE ENTITY
PARTICIPATING AS AN EMPLOYER UNDER THE PROGRAM.
(E) “PROGRAM” MEANS THE SERVICE YEAR OPTION PROGRAM.
(F) “PROGRAM PARTICIPANT ” MEANS AN INDIVIDUAL WHO:
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(1) HAS RECEIVED A HIGH S CHOOL DIPLOMA , GED, OR COMPARABLE
PROOF OF EQUIVALENT EDUCATIONAL LEVEL WI THIN 2 YEARS BEFORE APPLYIN G
FOR A SERVICE PLACEM ENT UNDER THE PROGRAM; OR
(2) QUALIFIES FOR A SERVI CE PLACEMENT UNDER ALTE RNATIVE
CRITERIA ESTABLISHED BY THE SECRETARY.
(G) “SECRETARY” MEANS THE SECRETARY OF SERVICE AND CIVIC
INNOVATION.
(H) “SERVICE PLACEMENT ” MEANS THE JOB ASSIGN MENT DESIGNATED TO
AN INDIVIDUAL PARTIC IPATING IN THE PROGRAM UNDER THIS SUBTITLE.
24–11A–02.
(A) THERE IS A SERVICE YEAR OPTION PROGRAM IN THE STATE.
(B) THE PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM IS TO:
(1) PROVIDE SERVICE PLACE MENTS TO RECENT HIGH SCHOOL
GRADUATES AND OTHER INDIVIDUALS WITH SIM ILAR LEVELS OF EDUCA TION AS AN
ADDITIONAL OPTION TO PU RSUING CAREER AND TE CHNICAL TRAINING OR
POSTSECONDARY EDUCAT ION;
(2) EQUIP PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS WITH PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT , MENTORING , JOB TRAINING, AND OTHER SUPPORT WH ILE WORKING
IN HIGH–IMPACT SERVICE PLACE MENTS;
(3) HELP ADDRESS THE STATE’S GREATEST CHALLENGE S BY
CHANNELING THE NEXT GENERATION INTO PUBL IC IMPACT WORK ; AND
(4) STRENGTHEN A PIPELINE OF TALENT INTO STATE AND LOCAL
GOVERNMENTS TO FILL PRESENT AND FUTURE S TAFFING NEEDS .
(C) THE DEPARTMENT SHALL :
(1) ADMINISTER THE PROGRAM; AND
(2) PROVIDE STAFF FOR THE PROGRAM AS PROVIDED I N THE STATE
BUDGET.
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(1) DESIGN THE PROGRAM;
(2) IDENTIFY AND WORK WIT H NONPROFIT ENTITIES WHO MAY
RECEIVE GRANTS TO SE RVE AS REGIONA L PROGRAM LEADERS ACROS S THE STATE;
(3) CREATE A STATEWIDE NE TWORK FOR ALL PROGRAM
PARTICIPANTS ACROSS THE STATE;
(4) PROMOTE AND COMMUNICA TE PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES TO
HIGH SCHOOLS , RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIO NS, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATI ONS, AND
POTENTIAL PARTICIPATING EMPLOY ERS ACROSS THE STATE;
(5) (I) DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A CENTRAL APPLICATIO N
PROCESS; AND
(II) ASSIST APPLICANTS WIT H THE APPLICATION PR OCESS;
(6) BUILD AND MAINTAIN AN ACCURATE AND UP –TO–DATE ONLINE
PORTAL TO MANAGE OPE NINGS FOR SERVICE PLACEMENTS ;
(7) IDENTIFY PARTICIPATIN G EMPLOYERS WHO CAN PROVIDE A WIDE
ARRAY OF BENEFITS , INCLUDING MENTORING AND CAREER AND COLLE GE
COACHING;
(8) TO THE EXTENT PRACTIC ABLE, SELECT PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS
THAT REFLECT THE GEN DER, RACIAL, ETHNIC, AND GEOGRAPHIC DIVER SITY OF THE
STATE; AND
(9) EVALUATE THE OVERALL OPERATIONS OF THE PROGRAM IN
COLLABORATION WITH A N INDEPENDENT ENTITY .
(B) THE DEPARTMENT SHALL SET TARGETS FOR PROGRAM
PARTICIPATION , INCLUDING:
(1) 200 PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS IN THE FIRST YEAR OF
IMPLEMENTATION ; AND
(2) 2000 PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS IN THE FOURTH YEAR O F
IMPLEMENTATION .
(C) THE DEPARTMENT SHALL DEVE LOP PROGRAM FOCUS AREAS T O
ADDRESS PRIORITY ISS UES, INCLUDING:
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(1) CLIMATE;
(2) EDUCATION; AND
(3) HEALTH.
24–11A–04.
(A) (1) WHILE WORKING IN A SE RVICE PLACEMENT , A PROGRAM
PARTICIPANT SHALL :
(I) WORK AT LEAST 30 HOURS PER WEEK ; AND
(II) PARTNER WITH AN ON –SITE MENTOR WHO PROV IDES:
1. JOB TRAINING;
2. CAREER AND POSTSECOND ARY EDUCATION
COUNSELING ;
3. FINANCIAL LITERACY SK ILLS; AND
4. ANY OTHER SUPPORT NEE DED.
(2) A PARTICIPATING EMPLOY ER SHALL PAY A PROGRAM
PARTICIPANT $15 PER HOUR.
(B) SUBJECT TO SUBSECTION S (C) AND (D) OF THIS SECTION , THE
DEPARTMENT MAY DISB URSE A STIPEND OF UP TO $3,000 TO A PROGRAM
PARTICIPANT WHO COMP LETES A SERVICE PLAC EMENT.
(C) A PROGRAM PARTICIPANT S HALL:
(1) PERFORM THE DUTIES OF THE SERVICE PLACEMEN T TO THE
SATISFACTION OF THE PARTICIPATING EMPLOY ER AND THE DEPARTMENT ;
(2) PARTICIPATE IN ALL TR AINING RELATED TO TH E SERVICE
PLACEMENT AND FUTURE CAREERS OR EDUCATION AL PATHWAYS ; AND
(3) PARTICIPATE IN PROGRAM–WIDE EVENTS TO :
(I) EXPAND THE PARTICIPAN T’S PROFESSIONAL NETWO RK;
(II) MAKE CONNECTIONS WITH IN THE PROGRAM; AND Ch. 99 2023 LAWS OF MARYLAND
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(III) TAKE ADVANTAGE OF STATE RESOURCES .
(D) AS NEEDED, THE DEPARTMENT MAY DISBUR SE A PRORATED STIPEN D
AMOUNT ON A CASE –BY–CASE BASIS.
24–11A–05.
(A) THERE IS A SERVICE YEAR OPTION PROGRAM FUND.
(B) THE PURPOSE OF THE FUND IS TO:
(1) PROVIDE STIPENDS TO PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS ; AND
(2) PAY THE COSTS TO ADMI NISTER THE PROGRAM.
(C) THE DEPARTMENT SHALL ADMI NISTER THE FUND.
(D) THE FUND IS A CONTINUING , NONLAPSING FUND THAT IS NOT SUBJECT
TO § 7–302 OF THE STATE FINANCE AND PROCUREME NT ARTICLE.
(E) (1) THE STATE TREASURER SHALL HOLD THE FUND SEPARATELY
AND SHALL INVEST THE MONEY IN THE FUND IN THE SAME MANN ER AS OTHER
STATE MONEY MAY BE IN VESTED.
(2) ANY INVESTMENT EARNIN GS OF THE FUND SHALL BE CREDITE D
TO THE FUND.
(F) THE COMPTROLLER SHALL ACCOU NT FOR THE FUND.
(G) THE DEPARTMENT :
(1) MAY ACCEPT ANY GIFT O R GRANT FROM ANY PER SON FOR THE
FUND;
(2) SHALL USE ANY GIFT OR GRANT THAT IT RECEIV ES FOR THE
PURPOSES LISTED UNDE R SUBSECTION (B) OF THIS SECTION; AND
(3) SHALL DEPOSIT WITH THE STATE TREASURER ANY GIFT OR
GRANT THAT IT RECEIV ES FOR THE FUND.
(H) THE FUND CONSISTS OF :
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(1) MONEY APPROPRIATED TO THE PROGRAM IN THE STATE
BUDGET;
(2) GIFTS OR GRANTS RECEI VED BY THE DEPARTMENT FOR THE
FUND;
(3) INVESTMENT EARNINGS OF THE FUND; AND
(4) ANY OTHER MONEY FROM ANY OTHER SOURCE ACC EPTED FOR
THE BENEFIT OF THE FUND.
(I) ANY UNSPENT PORTION O F THE FUND MAY NOT BE TRANS FERRED OR
REVERT TO THE GENERAL FUND OF THE STATE BUT SHALL REMAI N IN THE FUND
TO BE USED FOR THE PURPOSES SPECIFI ED IN THIS SUBTITLE .
(J) THE FUND IS SUBJECT TO AU DIT BY THE OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE
AUDITS IN ACCORDANCE WITH § 2–1220 OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT ARTICLE.
24–11A–06.
(A) (1) THE DEPARTMENT SHALL PROC URE THE SERVICES OF A
THIRD–PARTY ENTITY TO CONDUCT AN INDEPENDENT STUDY AN D ASSESSMENT OF
THE PROGRAM.
(2) THE STUDY SHALL EMPLO Y:
(I) RANDOM ASSIGNMENT , IF FEASIBLE AND ETHI CAL; OR
(II) OTHER RESEARCH METHOD S THAT ALLOW FOR THE
STRONGEST POSSIBLE C AUSAL INFERENCES , IF RANDOM ASSIGNMENT IS NOT
FEASIBLE AND ETHICAL IN THIS INSTANCE.
(B) ON OR BEFORE JULY 1, 2028, THE THIRD–PARTY ENTITY SHALL S UBMIT
A REPORT ON ITS FIND INGS AND RECOMMENDAT IONS TO THE GOVERNOR AND , IN
ACCORDANCE WITH § 2–1257 OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, THE GENERAL
ASSEMBLY.
(C) ON OR BEFORE OCTOBER 1, 2028, THE DEPARTMENT SHALL PUBL ISH
AN ONLINE DASHBOARD OF KEY PERFORMANCE I NDICATORS SHOWN IN T HE REPORT
REQUIRED UNDER SUBSE CTION (B) OF THIS SECTION.
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THE DEPARTMENT SHALL ADOP T REGULATIONS NECESSARY TO CARRY O UT
THIS SUBTITLE, INCLUDING REGULATION S ON:
(1) THE APPLICATION PROCE SS;
(2) ELIGIBILITY REQUIREME NTS;
(3) PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS ; AND
(4) THE DISBURSEMENT OF S TIPENDS.
Article – State Finance and Procurement
6–226.
(a) (2) (i) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, and unless
inconsistent with a federal law, grant agreement, or other federal requirement or with the
terms of a gift or settlement agreement, net interest on all State money allocated by the
State Treasurer under this section to special funds or accounts, and otherwise entitled to
receive interest earnings, as accounted for by the Comptroller, shall accrue to the General
Fund of the State.
(ii) The provisions of subparagraph (i) of this paragraph do not apply
to the following funds:
170. 169. the Cannabis Public Health Fund; [and]
171. 170. the Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund ;
AND
172. 171. THE YOUNG ADULT SERVICE YEAR OPTION
PROGRAM PATHWAY FUND; AND
173. 172. THE MARYLAND SERVICE YEAR OPTION
PATHWAY FUND.
SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take effect July
1, 2023.
SECTION 5. 7. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That the terms of the initial
members of the Maryland Corps Program Advisory Board under § 21–203 of the State
Government Article, as enacted by Section 4 of this Act, shall expire as follows:
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(1) the terms of the one member appointed by the President of the Senate,
the one member appointed by the Speaker of the House, and two members appointed by
the Governor shall expire on June 30, 2025; and
(2) the terms of the chair of the Advisory Board, the two members jointly
appointed by the President and the Speaker, and two members appointed by the Governor
shall expire on June 30, 2026.
SECTION 6. 8. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act is an emergency
measure, is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public health or safety, has
been passed by a yea and nay vote supported by three–fifths of all the members elected to
each of the two Houses of the General Assembly, and shall take effect from the date it is
enacted.
Approved by the Governor, April 24, 2023.