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Chapter 578
(Senate Bill 801)
AN ACT concerning
Economic Development – Cybersecurity – Cyber Maryland Program
FOR the purpose of establishing the Cyber Maryland Program in the Maryland Technology
Development Corporation to increase the cybersecurity workforce in the State, build
an advanced cybersecurity workforce, and carry out other purposes related to the
cybersecurity workforce in the State; establishing the Cyber Maryland Fund;
establishing the Cyber Maryland Board; requiring the Maryland Higher Education
Commission, in consultation with a certain organization, to expand the Cyber
Warrior Diversity Program under certain circumstances on or before a certain date
each year; repealing the requirement that the Commission allocate certain funds to
certain institutions in the Cyber Warrior Diversity Program on a certain basis;
establishing requirements related to unexpended funds allocated by the Commission
under the Cyber Warrior Diversity Program; and generally relating to the Cyber
Maryland Program.
BY adding to
Article – Economic Development
Section 10–496
Annotated Code of Maryland
(2018 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement)
BY repealing and reenacting, without amendments,
Article – Education
Section 11–1401(a), (c), and (d)
Annotated Code of Maryland
(2022 Replacement Volume)
BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments,
Article – Education
Section 11–1402 and 11–1405
Annotated Code of Maryland
(2022 Replacement Volume)
SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF MARYLAND,
That the Laws of Maryland read as follows:
Article – Economic Development
10–496.
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(A) (1) IN THIS SECTION THE FOLLOWING WORDS HAVE THE MEANINGS
INDICATED.
(2) “BOARD” MEANS THE CYBER MARYLAND BOARD.
(3) “PROGRAM” MEANS THE CYBER MARYLAND PROGRAM.
(B) THERE IS A CYBER MARYLAND PROGRAM IN THE CORPORATION .
(C) THE PURPOSES OF THE PROGRAM ARE TO :
(1) CREATE AND EXECUTE A TALENT PIPELINE THAT MATERIALLY
REDUCES WORKFORCE VA CANCIES BY JULY 1, 2026;
(2) SERVE AS A ONE –STOP SHOP FOR EMPLOY ERS SEEKING TO
LEVERAGE CYBER WORKF ORCE DEVELOPMENT PRO GRAMS OFFERED BY THE STATE
AND ITS PARTNERS ;
(3) INFORM CYBERSECURITY TRAINI NG AND EDUCATION PRO GRAMS
OPERATED BY PUBLIC O R PRIVATE ENTITIES W ITH INDUSTRY–DRIVEN NEEDS ;
(4) BUILD THE MOST ADVAN CED LOCAL AND STATE INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY WORKFORCE IN THE NATION , WHICH, TO THE MAXIMUM EXTEN T
POSSIBLE, REFLECTS THE RACIAL, GENDER, ETHNIC, AND GEOGRAPHIC DIVER SITY
OF THE STATE;
(5) COORDINATE AND ACCEL ERATE CYBERSECURITY RESEARCH AND
INNOVATION IN THE STATE; AND
(6) SUPPORT THE EFFORTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY TO IMPROVE THE STATE GOVERNME NT’S CYBERSECURITY POST URE,
INCLUDING STATE AGENCIES , LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNI TS, AND CRITICAL
INFRASTRUCTURE .
(D) THE PROGRAM SHALL :
(1) CONDUCT ONGOING RESE ARCH BY COLLABORATIN G WITH THE
CYBERSECURITY ASSOCIATION OF MARYLAND, INC., CYBERSECURITY TALENT
ADVISORY BOARD TO COLLECT AND ANALYZE REAL –TIME INDUSTRY DATA T O
IDENTIFY CYBERSECURI TY WORKFORCE NEEDS A S DESCRIBED IN THE U.S.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TALENT PIPELINE MANAGEMENT APPROACH;
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(2) USE THE RESULTS OF T HE RESEARCH DESCRIBE D IN ITEM (1) OF
THIS SUBSECTION TO INCREA SE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF EXISTING STATE
CYBERSECURITY WORKFO RCE PROGRAMS FOR EMP LOYERS IN THE STATE;
(3) FACILITATE PARTNERSH IPS FOR NEW TRAINING AND EDUCATION
PROGRAMS TO ADDRESS THE WORKFORCE NEEDS IDENTIFIED UNDER ITE M (1) OF
THIS SUBSECTION;
(4) DEVELOP A STATEWIDE STRATEGIC PLAN FOR C YBERSECURITY
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMEN T, USING THE RESULTS OF THE RESEARCH DESCRIB ED IN
ITEM (1) OF THIS SUBSECTION A ND WITH INPUT FROM T HE CYBERSECURITY
ASSOCIATION OF MARYLAND, INC., CYBERSECURITY TALENT ADVISORY BOARD ON
OR BEFORE DECEMBER 1, 2023;
(5) ADMINISTER AND MANAG E THE CYBER MARYLAND FUND; AND
(6) ENSURE THAT OUTCOMES OF THE PROGRAM ARE INCLUSIVE AND,
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTEN T PRACTICABLE , REFLECT THE RACIAL , GENDER, ETHNIC,
AND GEOGRAP HIC DIVERSITY OF THE STATE.
(E) (1) IN THIS SUBSECTION , “FUND” MEANS THE CYBER MARYLAND
FUND.
(2) THERE IS A CYBER MARYLAND FUND.
(3) THE PURPOSES OF THE FUND ARE TO:
(I) ACHIEVE THE PURPOSES IDENTIFIED UNDER SUB SECTION
(C) OF THIS SECTION; AND
(II) SUPPORT INNOVATIVE A PPROACHES TO MEETING
CYBERSECURITY WORKFO RCE NEEDS.
(4) THE PROGRAM SHALL ADMINIS TER THE FUND.
(5) (I) THE FUND IS A SPECIAL, NONLAPSING FUND THAT IS NOT
SUBJECT TO § 7–302 OF THE STATE FINANCE AND PROCUREMENT ARTICLE.
(II) THE STATE TREASURER SHALL HOLD THE FUND
SEPARATELY, AND THE COMPTROLLER SHALL ACC OUNT FOR THE FUND.
(6) THE FUND CONSISTS OF :
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(I) MONEY APPROPRIATED I N THE STATE BUDGET TO THE
FUND; AND
(II) ANY OTHER MONEY FROM ANY OTHER SOURCE ACCEPTED
FOR THE BENEFIT OF T HE FUND.
(7) THE FUND MAY BE USED ONLY FOR:
(I) ADMINISTERING THE PROGRAM; AND
(II) PROVIDING GRANTS TO ELEMENTARY AND SECON DARY
SCHOOLS, INSTITUTIONS OF HIGH ER EDUCATION , INCLUDING COMMUNITY
COLLEGES, FOR–PROFIT COR PORATIONS, AND NONPROFIT ORGANI ZATIONS TO
OPERATE CYBERSECURIT Y PROGRAMS BASED ON THE STRATEGIC PLAN O F THE
PROGRAM.
(8) (I) THE STATE TREASURER SHALL INVES T THE MONEY OF THE
FUND IN THE SAME MANN ER AS OTHER STATE MONEY MAY BE IN VESTED.
(II) ANY INTEREST EARNINGS OF TH E FUND SHALL BE
CREDITED TO THE GENERAL FUND OF THE STATE.
(9) EXPENDITURES FROM THE FUND MAY BE MADE ONLY IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATE BUDGET .
(10) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 AND EACH YEAR THEREA FTER, THE
GOVERNOR SHALL MAY INCLUDE IN THE ANNUAL BUDGET BI LL AN APPROPRIATION
OF $250,000 FOR THE FUND.
(11) FOR SUBJECT TO THE AVAILA BILITY OF FUNDING , FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2025 AND EACH YEAR THEREA FTER, $250,000 OF THE FUND SHALL BE USED
FOR IMPLEMENTING THE U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TALENT PIPELINE
MANAGEMENT APPROACH.
(12) (I) THE GOVERNOR SHALL INCLUD E IN THE ANNUAL BUDG ET
BILL AN APPROPRIATIO N IN AN AMOUNT SUFFI CIENT FOR HIRING IND IVIDUALS TO
CONDUCT THE DUTIES O F THE PROGRAM, INCLUDING AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
AND AT LEAST ONE ADM INISTRATOR.
(II) THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SHALL :
1. BE APPOINTED BY THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER;
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2. HAVE RELEVANT QUALIF ICATIONS AND EXPERIE NCE
WITH THE ACTIVITIES AND PURPOSES OF THE PROGRAM; AND
3. SERVE AT THE PLEASUR E OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE
OFFICER.
(F) (1) THERE IS A CYBER MARYLAND BOARD.
(2) THE BOARD CONSISTS OF THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS :
(I) THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF DELEGATES COCHAIRS OF THE
JOINT COMMITTEE ON CYBERSECURITY , INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY , AND
BIOTECHNOLOGY ;
(II) THE SECRETARY, OR THE SECRETARY’S DESIGNEE;
(III) THE SECRETARY OF LABOR, OR THE SECRETARY’S
DESIGNEE;
(IV) THE MARYLAND SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, OR
THE SECRETARY’S DESIGNEE;
(V) THE SECRETARY OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY , OR THE
SECRETARY’S DESIGNEE;
(VI) THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
CYBERSECURITY ASSOCIATION OF MARYLAND, INC., OR THE CHAIR’S DESIGNEE;
(VII) THE CHAIR OF THE MARYLAND WORKFORCE ASSOCIATION,
OR THE CHAIR’S DESIGNEE;
(VIII) THE FOLLOWING MEMBER S, APPOINTED BY THE
GOVERNOR:
1. FIVE MEMBERS FROM TH E PRIVATE SECTOR WIT H
CYBERSECURITY NEEDS ;
2. ONE REPRESENTATIVE F ROM A NONPROFIT
ORGANIZATION WITH EX PERTISE IN CYBERSECU RITY TALENT DEVELOPM ENT;
3. ONE REPRESENTATIVE F ROM A COMMUNITY
COLLEGE;
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4. ONE REPRESENTATIVE F ROM A 4–YEAR, PUBLIC
HBCU COLLEGE;
5. ONE REPRESENTATIVE F ROM A 4–YEAR, PUBLIC
COLLEGE; AND
(IX) THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, OR THE CHIEF
EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S DESIGNEE.
(3) (I) SUBJECT TO SUBPARAGRA PH (II) OF THIS PARAGR APH, THE
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD SHALL ELECT A C HAIR FROM AMONG THE MEMBERS OF
THE BOARD.
(II) THE CHAIR MAY NOT BE :
1. A STATE EMPLOYEE ; OR
2. THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER.
(4) THE BOARD SHALL:
(I) PROVIDE INPUT REGARD ING THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE
STATEWIDE CYBERSECUR ITY WORKFORCE DEVELO PMENT STRATEGIC PLAN
REQUIRED UNDER SUBSE CTION (D)(4) OF THIS SECTION;
(II) ASSIST THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND STAFF OF THE
PROGRAM WITH STAKEHOL DER OUTREACH AND ENG AGEMENT;
(III) HELP THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE PROGRAM
EXPLORE SYNERGIES WH ERE APPROPRIATE WITH CYBERSECURITY WORKFO RCE
DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS BY REGIONAL AND COUN TY WORKFORCE DEVELOP MENT
ENTITIES;
(IV) COORDINATE AS NECESS ARY WITH THE MARYLAND
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND THE DEPARTMENT ; AND
(V) PROVIDE OTHER ADVICE AND SUPPORT FOR THE PROGRAM.
(5) A MEMBER OF THE BOARD:
(I) MAY NOT RECEIVE COMP ENSATION AS A MEMBER OF THE
BOARD; BUT
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(II) IS ENTITLED TO REIMB URSEMENT FOR EXPENSE S UNDER
THE STANDARD STATE TRAVEL REGULATIONS, AS PROVIDED IN THE STATE
BUDGET.
(6) THE GOVERNOR MAY REMOVE A N APPOINTED MEMBER O F THE
BOARD FOR INCOMPETENC E, MISCONDUCT , OR FAILURE TO PERFOR M THE DUTIES
OF THE POSITION .
(G) ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 1 EACH YEAR, BEGINNING IN 2026, THE
PROGRAM, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CORPORATION , SHALL SUBMIT A REPOR T
ON THE OPERATION AND PERFORMANCE OF T HE PROGRAM TO THE GOVERNOR AND ,
IN ACCORDANCE WITH § 2–1257 OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, THE
GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Article – Education
11–1401.
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(c) “Governing entity” means:
(1) The Board of Trustees of Baltimore City Community College;
(2) The President of Bowie State University;
(3) The President of Coppin State University;
(4) The Board of Regents of Morgan State University;
(5) The President of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore; and
(6) The President of the University of Maryland Baltimore County
Training Centers.
(d) “Program” means a Cyber Warrior Diversity Program.
11–1402.
(a) There is a Cyber Warrior Diversity Program at:
(1) Baltimore City Community College;
(2) Bowie State University;
(3) Coppin State University; Ch. 578 2023 LAWS OF MARYLAND
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(4) Morgan State University;
(5) The University of Maryland Eastern Shore; and
(6) The University of Maryland Baltimore County Training Centers that
are located in the State.
(b) The purpose of each Program is to train students in computer networking and
cybersecurity.
(c) The governing entity at each institution is responsible for administering the
Program at that institution.
(D) ON OR BEFORE JULY 1 EACH YEAR , BEGINNING IN 2024, THE
COMMISSION, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE CYBERSECURITY ASSOCIATION OF
MARYLAND, INC., SHALL, IF APPLICABLE , EXPAND THE PROGRAM TO
ACCOMMODATE ANY CHAN GES IN CERTIFICATION TRENDS IDENTIFIED UN DER §
10–496 OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ARTICLE.
11–1405.
(a) Subject to the requirements of this section, for fiscal year 2020 and each fiscal
year thereafter, the Governor shall include in the annual State operating budget an
appropriation of $2,500,000 for the Commission to provide grants to Baltimore City
Community College, Bowie State University, Coppin State University, Morgan State
University, the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, and the University of Maryland
Baltimore County Training Centers for the Program established under this section.
(b) Grants provided under subsection (a) of this section shall be in the amount of:
(1) At least $10,000 per student at:
(i) Baltimore City Community College;
(ii) Bowie State University;
(iii) Coppin State University;
(iv) Morgan State University; and
(v) The University of Maryland Eastern Shore; and
(2) $500 per student at the University of Maryland Baltimore County
Training Centers, for the purpose of participation in job apprenticeship events.
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(c) On or before December 15, 2019, and each December 15 thereafter, the
governing entities shall notify the Commission of the number of students enrolled in each
institution’s Program for the current academic year.
(d) [(1)] The funding provided in each fiscal year in accordance with this section
shall supplement, but not supplant, any funds that would otherwise be provided for each
institution.
[(2) The Commission annually shall allocate funds to Baltimore City
Community College, Bowie State University, Coppin State University, Morgan State
University, the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, and the University of Maryland
Baltimore County Training Centers on a pro rata basis according to the most recent
enrollment data required under subsection (c) of this section.]
(E) NOTWITHSTANDING § 7–302 OF THE STATE FINANCE AND
PROCUREMENT ARTICLE, AT THE END OF EACH F ISCAL YEAR, ANY UNEXPENDED
FUNDS ALLOCATED BY T HE COMMISSION UNDER THI S SECTION SHALL :
(1) REVERT TO THE COMMISSION TO BE ALLO CATED UNDER THIS
SECTION FOR THE UPCO MING FISCAL YEAR ; AND
(2) BE USED TO SUPPLEMENT , BUT NOT SUPPLANT , THE AMOUNT
REQUIRED TO BE APPRO PRIATED TO THE COMMISSION TO BE ALLO CATED UNDER
THIS SECTION FOR THE UPCO MING FISCAL YEAR .
SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That:
(a) In this section, “Program” means the Cyber Maryland Program established
under § 10–496 of the Economic Development Article, as enacted by Section 1 of this Act.
(b) It is the intent of the General Assembly that:
(1) the Program immediately consider the Cybersecurity Pathways Across
Maryland from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Trade Adjustment Assistance Community
College & Career Training (2014–2018) as an immediate, proven, and scalable mechanism
to fill jobs; and
(2) in implementing the plan required under § 10 –496(d)(4) of the
Economic Development Article, as enacted by Section 1 of this Act, the Program consider:
(i) the role and scale of the following programs:
1. K–12 Career Pathways & Teacher Externships;
2. the Maryland Technology Internship Program;
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3. the Maryland EARN Program;
4. the Maryland Apprenticeship & Training Program; and
5. the Cyber Warrior Diversity Program; and
(ii) the development of cyber range scenarios and provision of cyber
range training through appropriate partners.
SECTION 3. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That, for fiscal year 2025 and each
year thereafter, funds from the Dedicated Purpose Account may be transferred by budget
amendment in accordance with § 7–310 of the State Finance and Procurement Article to
implement this Act.
SECTION 4. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take effect July
1, 2023.
Approved by the Governor, May 8, 2023.