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Terms Used In Maryland Code, STATE GOVERNMENT 9-954

  • including: means includes or including by way of illustration and not by way of limitation. See
  • state: means :

    (1) a state, possession, territory, or commonwealth of the United States; or

    (2) the District of Columbia. See
  • veteran: includes , if the individual is eligible under 38 U. See
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.