Md. Code, Education § 26-506
This is the official text of Md. Code, Education § 26-506, part of Maryland’s Code, Education — governs public schools and universities in Maryland.
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§26–506.
Official statutory text
An institution of higher education that inquires into or considers information about a student’s criminal history, in a manner consistent with this subtitle, shall consider the State’s policy to promote the admission of students with criminal records, including formerly incarcerated individuals, to provide these students with the opportunity to obtain the knowledge and skills needed to contribute to the State’s economy.
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