Maryland HB818 provides tuition exemptions and additional benefits for foster care recipients and homeless youth at public institutions of higher.

Maryland HB818 mandates that public institutions of higher education exempt foster care recipients and homeless youth from paying tuition. These students are also entitled to free room and board, books, course materials, supplies, and equipment. The bill requires institutions to inform students about the homeless and foster student liaison and the services they provide. It also mandates that institutions establish an appeal process for tuition exemption denials and prioritize on-campus housing for eligible students.

Maryland HB818 provides tuition exemptions and additional benefits for foster care recipients and homeless youth at public institutions of higher.

Maryland HB818 mandates that public institutions of higher education exempt foster care recipients and homeless youth from paying tuition. These students are also entitled to free room and board, books, course materials, supplies, and equipment. The bill requires institutions to inform students about the homeless and foster student liaison and the services they provide. It also mandates that institutions establish an appeal process for tuition exemption denials and prioritize on-campus housing for eligible students.