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Bill would let qualifying private and postsecondary schools advertise before opening with MHEC approval

House Appropriations Committee · January 16, 2026
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Summary

House Bill 28 would allow qualifying private career and postsecondary institutions to begin advertising before final certificate approval if they meet criteria and receive Maryland Higher Education Commission permission; proponents said the change codifies current MHEC practice and protects consumers by prohibiting enrollment or payment before final approval.

Delegate Chris Fair presented House Bill 28, which would permit qualifying private institutions and postsecondary schools to begin limited advertising before final certificate of approval if they…

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