Maryland HB852 establishes a scholarship program for correctional officers, police officers, and probation agents to pursue higher education.

Maryland HB852 creates a scholarship program for correctional officers, police officers, and probation agents to attend eligible institutions. Eligible students must be enrolled in a degree program that would further their career in these fields. Recipients must sign a letter of intent to perform service obligations post-graduation. The Office of the Governor is tasked with publicizing the scholarships and awarding them to reflect diversity. The scholarships are repayable if recipients do not meet degree requirements or service obligations. The program takes effect July 1, 2026.

Maryland HB852 establishes a scholarship program for correctional officers, police officers, and probation agents to pursue higher education.

Maryland HB852 creates a scholarship program for correctional officers, police officers, and probation agents to attend eligible institutions. Eligible students must be enrolled in a degree program that would further their career in these fields. Recipients must sign a letter of intent to perform service obligations post-graduation. The Office of the Governor is tasked with publicizing the scholarships and awarding them to reflect diversity. The scholarships are repayable if recipients do not meet degree requirements or service obligations. The program takes effect July 1, 2026.