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SB 269

Maryland Community College Promise Scholarship Program - Revisions

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Michael Jackson

SB 269 modifies Maryland's Community College Promise Scholarship Program to adjust student eligibility, benefits, or funding structure, signed into law May 2025.

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 378
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Bill Summary · SB 269

Legislative bill overview

SB 269 revises Maryland's Community College Promise Scholarship Program, which provides tuition assistance to eligible students attending Maryland community colleges. The bill modifies program requirements, eligibility criteria, or funding mechanisms to expand or refine the existing scholarship initiative. The Governor approved it in May 2025, making it law as Chapter 378.

Why is this important

Community college affordability directly affects economic mobility and workforce development, particularly for lower-income students and working adults seeking skills training. Changes to this program impact both student access to higher education and the state's ability to develop its labor force in critical sectors. The program's revisions could influence enrollment patterns and completion rates across Maryland's community college system.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal impact: The Appropriations Committee's favorable report suggests budgetary implications; stakeholders may debate whether funding adequately supports the revised program or strains state resources
  • Eligibility changes: Modifications to who qualifies for scholarships could benefit some populations while potentially reducing access for others, depending on the specific revisions
  • Program scope: Questions may arise about whether revisions sufficiently address affordability barriers or represent meaningful improvements to the existing scholarship structure

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

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