Maryland HB884 mandates annual appropriations to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore to address historical funding disparities.

Maryland HB884 requires the Governor to include an annual appropriation of at least $5,000,000 to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore starting in fiscal year 2028. This funding aims to remedy a historical disparity in state funding per student between UMES and the University of Maryland, College Park. The appropriation must continue until a total of $321,181,312 has been allocated to UMES. Funds will support infrastructure, academic programs, faculty investment, scholarships, and other institutional needs identified by UMES.

Maryland HB884 mandates annual appropriations to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore to address historical funding disparities.

Maryland HB884 requires the Governor to include an annual appropriation of at least $5,000,000 to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore starting in fiscal year 2028. This funding aims to remedy a historical disparity in state funding per student between UMES and the University of Maryland, College Park. The appropriation must continue until a total of $321,181,312 has been allocated to UMES. Funds will support infrastructure, academic programs, faculty investment, scholarships, and other institutional needs identified by UMES.