HB 1313·MD·house
Higher Education - Tuition Exemption - Incarcerated Individuals
In CommitteeFiled Feb 12, 2026
Sponsor: Embry
Latest Action
In the House - Hearing 3/11 at 1:35 p.m. (Appropriations)
Mar 11, 2026
Summary
The bill exempts people in prison from paying tuition at Maryland’s public colleges and universities. To qualify, they must apply for state or federal financial aid (excluding loans), and any aid they receive is first applied to tuition, with the exemption covering any remaining balance. It aims to expand educational access for incarcerated individuals.
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