1. A. Any employment or payment obligation incurred by a recipient is canceled upon the recipient’s death, upon provision to OSFA of a death certificate, or other evidence of death that is conclusive under State law.

2. B. OSFA may waive or temporarily suspend a recipient's employment obligation:

   1. (1) If, in the determination of the Director of OSFA, compliance by the recipient with the terms and conditions of the employment obligation agreement is impossible or would involve extreme hardship;
   2. (2) Due to an extended illness of the recipient verified by a physician; or
   3. (3) Due to extenuating family circumstances as determined by the Director of OSFA.

3. C. OSFA may suspend a recipient’s employment obligation:

   1. (1) For up to 3 years, if the recipient or recipient’s spouse is assigned military duty outside of the State; or
   2. (2) For up to 6 months, if the recipient is on parental leave.

Authority: Education Article, §§11-105(u) and 18-3206, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: July 30, 2018 (45:15 Md. R. 727)