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§ 17-401. Teacher Quality and Diversity Program

West's Annotated Code of MarylandEducationEffective: March 14, 2021

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Education (Refs & Annos)
Division III. Higher Education [Titles 10-20] (Refs & Annos)
Title 17. Financial Aid to Institutions of Higher Education (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 4. Teacher Quality and Diversity Program (Refs & Annos)
Effective: March 14, 2021
MD Code, Education, § 17-401
§ 17-401. Teacher Quality and Diversity Program
Currentness
Establishment and purpose
(a) There is a Teacher Quality and Diversity Program to assist institutions of higher education in:
(1) Taking advantage of national foundation efforts to develop highly qualified teachers and leaders from diverse backgrounds; and
(2) Aiding students from groups historically underrepresented in the teaching profession in achieving teacher preparation and certification requirements.
Implementation and administration
(b) The Maryland Higher Education Commission shall implement and administer the Teacher Quality and Diversity Program under this subtitle.
Priority of grants
(c) The Commission shall give priority to historically black colleges and universities and Hispanic-serving institutions with a track record of preparing diverse and high-quality teachers in making grants under this subtitle.

Credits

Added by Acts 2021, c. 36, § 3, eff. March 14, 2021.
MD Code, Education, § 17-401, MD EDUC § 17-401
Current through legislation effective through April 25, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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