Bill to Let Career Schools Advertise Before Final Approval Wins MHEC Backing
Delegate Chris Fair and the Maryland Higher Education Commission backed HB 1138, which would allow qualifying private career schools to advertise with MHEC approval before receiving a final certificate of approval, subject to consumer protections.
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Delegate Chris Fair told the committee HB 1138 would permit qualifying private career schools to request MHEC permission to begin advertising prior to their final certificate of approval — provided they have met market and facility readiness conditions and have explicit authorization from MHEC. The bill would prohibit schools that received pre-opening advertising approval from enrolling students or accepting tuition or payments until final approval.
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