1. (1) work to ensure the educational success of returning veterans, including their recruitment, successful transition into higher education, retention, and eventual graduation;
2. (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. (3) work with institutions of higher education in the State to provide the following services to veterans, as set forth in the College Collaboration:

   1. (i) awareness of veteran reintegration challenges;
   2. (ii) communication and coordination of available veteran services;
   3. (iii) a designated “one door” office that coordinates veteran services and supports;
   4. (iv) behavioral health services;
   5. (v) financial aid and GI Bill support services; and
   6. (vi) peer support groups;
4. (4) publish an annual report and any other material the Commission considers necessary; and
5. (5) submit the annual report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2-1257 of this article, the General Assembly.

The Commission shall:

Added by Acts 2016, c. 413, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2016; Acts 2016, c. 414, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2016. Amended by Acts 2019, c. 8, § 5.