Maryland HB1628 allows objections to new academic programs based on inconsistency, unmet needs, or duplication.
Maryland HB1628 amends the academic program approval process by allowing objections to new graduate programs based on inconsistency with the institution's mission, unmet regional or statewide needs, unreasonable duplication, or unnecessary duplication violating equal educational opportunity laws. The objections can be filed by the Commission or institutions of higher education. The changes take effect July 1, 2026.
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