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HB 100

Higher Education - Edward T. and Mary A. Conroy Memorial Scholarship Program - Eligibility

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Brian Crosby

Maryland bill modifies Edward T. and Mary A. Conroy Memorial Scholarship eligibility criteria, pending legislative review and debate on final scope and budget impact.

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Bill Summary · HB 100

Legislative bill overview

HB 100 modifies eligibility requirements for Maryland's Edward T. and Mary A. Conroy Memorial Scholarship Program, a state-funded higher education award. The bill has not yet advanced to substantive debate, with its scheduled hearing canceled as of the most recent update. Without access to the specific eligibility changes proposed, the precise nature of the modification cannot be detailed.

Why is this important

Scholarship eligibility changes directly affect which students can access state financial aid for higher education, influencing college affordability and access to opportunity. Alterations to well-established scholarship programs can shift resources between different student populations—whether by academic performance, income level, field of study, or other criteria—with meaningful consequences for individual students and workforce development goals.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of eligibility changes – Whether modifications expand or restrict access, and which student populations are affected
  • Fiscal impact – How eligibility changes influence the program's cost and the state's education budget allocation
  • Equity considerations – Whether changes align with or contradict broader higher education access goals for underrepresented or economically disadvantaged students

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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