Maryland HB214 mandates institutions of higher education receiving state funds to create an academic forgiveness policy.

Maryland HB214 requires institutions of higher education that receive state funds to develop and implement an academic forgiveness policy by August 1, 2026. This policy disregards unsatisfactory or failing grades earned at a prior institution of higher education during the admissions process if the applicant meets specific conditions. The policy applies if the applicant's grades were earned more than two years before submitting their application and if the applicant elects to participate in the academic forgiveness policy.

Maryland HB214 mandates institutions of higher education receiving state funds to create an academic forgiveness policy.

Maryland HB214 requires institutions of higher education that receive state funds to develop and implement an academic forgiveness policy by August 1, 2026. This policy disregards unsatisfactory or failing grades earned at a prior institution of higher education during the admissions process if the applicant meets specific conditions. The policy applies if the applicant's grades were earned more than two years before submitting their application and if the applicant elects to participate in the academic forgiveness policy.