(D) A STUDENT SHALL REPAY THE STATE FN FULL WITHIN 6 YEARS AFTER THE
REPAYMENT PERIOD BEGINS AND SHALL FOLLOW A REPAYMENT SCHEDULE
ESTABLISHED BY THE COMMISSION.

(E) THE COMMISSION MAY WAIVE OR DEFER REPAYMENT IN THE EVENT OF:

(1) DISABILITY OR EXTENDED SICKNESS WHICH PREVENTS THE
STUDENT FROM FULFILLING EITHER THE EDUCATIONAL OR EMPLOYMENT
REQUIREMENTS OF THIS SUBTITLE; OR

(2) LOSS OF EMPLOYMENT DURING THE PERIOD OF REQUIRED
EMPLOYMENT DUE TO INVOLUNTARY TERMINATION UNRELATED TO THE
PERFORMANCE OF THE EMPLOYEE OR A VIOLATION OF THE PERSONNEL POLICIES
OF THE COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAM.

18-2108.

THE GOVERNOR SHALL INCLUDE FUNDS FOR THE DEVELOPMENTAL

DISABILITIES AND MENTAL HEALTH WORKFORCE TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IN

THE ANNUAL BUDGET OF THE COMMISSION.
FUNDS FOR THE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND MENTAL HEALTH

WORKFORCE TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SHALL BE AS PROVIDED IN THE STATE

BUDGET.

SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take effect
October 1, 1999.

Approved May 27, 1999.

CHAPTER 551
(Senate Bill 341)

AN ACT concerning

Maryland Higher Education Investment Program - Revisions

FOR the purpose of authorizing the use of contracts made under the Maryland Higher
Education Investment Program at any eligible institution of higher education;
altering the composition of the Maryland Higher Education Investment Board;
altering certain requirements relating to the administration of the Program;
defining certain terms; providing for the application of this Act; and generally
relating to the Maryland Higher Education Investment Program.

BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments,
Article - Education
Section 18-1901
Annotated Code of Maryland

(1997 Replacement Volume and 1998 Supplement)