Ch. 2 46                                          LAWS OF MARYLAND

18-103.

(a)  This title does not affect the power of any institution
over:

(1)  Its operation or curriculum;

(2)  Its standards of scholarship for admission or
attendance;

(3)  Examinations and grades;

(4)  Adoption and enforcement of rules and
regulations; and

(5)  The disciplining of students.

(b)  The recipient of a scholarship may not be:

(1)  Denied admission to any institution because of
religion; or

(2)  Required to take sectarian religious courses to
qualify for a degree.

18-104.

If requested by the donor or sponsor, any public institution
of higher education shall report the academic grades of the
recipient of a scholarship to the donor or sponsor at the end of
each semester.

18-105.

(a)  If, during an academic year, a student who is receiving
any award under this title withdraws from the institution at
which the award is used or otherwise fails to remain eligible for
the award, the institution shall make a pro rata refund to the

State Scholarship [Board] ADMINISTRATION COMMISSION

ADMINISTRATION or other donor on the same terms that it makes
refunds to students.

(b)  Any refund may be reawarded on an interim basis under
this title until the end of the academic year. Any requirement
of an examination is waived for the recipient of an interim
award.

18-106.

(a) Each year, money for each award program under this
title shall be included in the State budget.

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