Maryland HB1311 alters student financial assistance policies to help incarcerated individuals access federal Pell Grants and state assistance.
Maryland HB1311 amends the state's student financial assistance policies to ensure incarcerated individuals can access federal Pell Grants and state assistance. The Department of Corrections will consult with the Maryland Higher Education Commission and specific institutions to facilitate this access. The bill specifies that student financial assistance should be available to incarcerated individuals who meet eligibility criteria. This change aims to improve educational opportunities for incarcerated individuals.
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