§ 9-954. Duties.

MD State Govt Code § 9-954 (2019) (N/A)
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The Commission shall:

(1)    work to ensure the educational success of returning veterans, including their recruitment, successful transition into higher education, retention, and eventual graduation;

(2)    facilitate the sharing of best practices among institutions of higher education and State agencies regarding academic transition programs and support services designed for returning veterans;

(3)    work with institutions of higher education in the State to provide the following services to veterans, as set forth in the College Collaboration:

(i)    awareness of veteran reintegration challenges;

(ii)    communication and coordination of available veteran services;

(iii)    a designated “one door” office that coordinates veteran services and supports;

(iv)    behavioral health services;

(v)    financial aid and GI Bill support services; and

(vi)    peer support groups;

(4)    publish an annual report and any other material the Commission considers necessary; and

(5)    submit the annual report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of this article, the General Assembly.