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Bill would let Maryland military department use STAR funds to support Guard apprenticeships

Appropriations Committee · February 3, 2026

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Summary

Brig. Gen. Andrew Collins told the committee HB232 would allow the Maryland Military Department to reimburse National Guard members for apprenticeship costs (PPE, tools, licensing) and to use the existing STAR tuition-assistance program to support state-certified apprenticeships; witnesses said the bill has no fiscal impact.

Brigadier General Andrew Collins, deputy adjutant general for the Maryland Military Department, asked the Appropriations Committee to approve House Bill 232 to extend state tuition-assistance support to National Guard members enrolled in state-certified apprenticeship programs.

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