Md. Code, Education § 26-505
This is the official text of Md. Code, Education § 26-505, part of Maryland’s Code, Education — governs public schools and universities in Maryland.
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§26–505.
Official statutory text
(a) In deciding to deny or limit a student’s access to campus residency under § 26–504 of this subtitle, an institution of higher education shall develop a process for determining whether there is a relationship between a student’s criminal history and campus residency.
(b) The process developed under this section shall be set forth in writing and shall include consideration of:
(1) The age of the student at the time any aspect of the student’s criminal history occurred;
(2) The time that has elapsed since any aspect of the student’s criminal history occurred;
(3) The nature of the criminal history; and
(4) Any evidence of rehabilitation or good conduct produced by the student.
(b) The process developed under this section shall be set forth in writing and shall include consideration of:
(1) The age of the student at the time any aspect of the student’s criminal history occurred;
(2) The time that has elapsed since any aspect of the student’s criminal history occurred;
(3) The nature of the criminal history; and
(4) Any evidence of rehabilitation or good conduct produced by the student.
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