Md. Code, Education § 18-602
This is the official text of Md. Code, Education § 18-602, part of Maryland’s Code, Education — governs public schools and universities in Maryland.
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§18–602.
Official statutory text
(a) There is a program of scholarships for children of volunteer firefighters or volunteer ambulance or rescue squad members who died or were disabled by an accident resulting from:
(1) Performing any duties necessary to the operation or maintenance of the fire company; or
(2) Actively participating in the ambulance or rescue squad work of an incorporated volunteer fire company or volunteer ambulance or rescue squad in the State.
(b) The recipient of a scholarship under this section shall be a graduate of an accredited high school.
(c) The Board of Trustees of the Maryland State Firefighters Association, in its discretion, shall:
(1) Determine the amount of each award; and
(2) Select the recipient of each award.
(d) The Maryland State Firefighters Association shall provide the funds for these awards.
(1) Performing any duties necessary to the operation or maintenance of the fire company; or
(2) Actively participating in the ambulance or rescue squad work of an incorporated volunteer fire company or volunteer ambulance or rescue squad in the State.
(b) The recipient of a scholarship under this section shall be a graduate of an accredited high school.
(c) The Board of Trustees of the Maryland State Firefighters Association, in its discretion, shall:
(1) Determine the amount of each award; and
(2) Select the recipient of each award.
(d) The Maryland State Firefighters Association shall provide the funds for these awards.
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