(a) There is a Teacher Quality and Diversity Program to assist institutions of higher education in:
- (1) Taking advantage of national foundation efforts to develop highly qualified teachers and leaders from diverse backgrounds; and
- (2) Aiding students from groups historically underrepresented in the teaching profession in achieving teacher preparation and certification requirements.
- (b) The Maryland Higher Education Commission shall implement and administer the Teacher Quality and Diversity Program under this subtitle.
- (c) The Commission shall give priority to historically black colleges and universities and Hispanic-serving institutions with a track record of preparing diverse and high-quality teachers in making grants under this subtitle.
Added by Acts 2021, c. 36, § 3, eff. March 14, 2021.