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§ 9-954. Duties of Commission

West's Annotated Code of MarylandState GovernmentEffective: July 1, 2019

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
State Government (Refs & Annos)
Title 9. Miscellaneous Executive Agencies (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 9. Department of Veterans Affairs (Refs & Annos)
Part VII. Maryland College Collaboration for Student Veterans Commission (Refs & Annos)
Effective: July 1, 2019
MD Code, State Government, § 9-954
§ 9-954. Duties of Commission
Currentness
The Commission shall:
(1) work to ensure the educational success of returning veterans, including their recruitment, successful transition into higher education, retention, and eventual graduation;
(2) facilitate the sharing of best practices among institutions of higher education and State agencies regarding academic transition programs and support services designed for returning veterans;
(3) work with institutions of higher education in the State to provide the following services to veterans, as set forth in the College Collaboration:
(i) awareness of veteran reintegration challenges;
(ii) communication and coordination of available veteran services;
(iii) a designated “one door” office that coordinates veteran services and supports;
(iv) behavioral health services;
(v) financial aid and GI Bill support services; and
(vi) peer support groups;
(4) publish an annual report and any other material the Commission considers necessary; and
(5) submit the annual report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2-1257 of this article, the General Assembly.

Credits

Added by Acts 2016, c. 413, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2016; Acts 2016, c. 414, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2016. Amended by Acts 2019, c. 8, § 5.
MD Code, State Government, § 9-954, MD STATE GOVT § 9-954
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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