Higher Education - Workforce Pell Grant Program - Implementation
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 724
Summary
The bill creates a state framework for awarding Pell Grants to students enrolled in short‑term, high‑skill training programs. It requires the governor, after consulting the Workforce Development Board and the Maryland Higher Education Commission, to approve each program and sets strict eligibility, performance, and reporting standards for participating institutions. The goal is to expand affordable, job‑aligned education while protecting students from deceptive practices.
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