Ch. 628

1993 LAWS OF MARYLAND

(2) Moneys in the Fund may be expended only for any lawful purpose

authorized by the provisions of this title.

(f) The Legislative Auditor shall audit the accounts and transactions of the Fund

as provided in § 2-1215 of the State Government Article.                   

Article - Education

18-804.1.

(a)     (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

(2)     "Grant" means the Health Manpower Shortage Incentive Grant for
eligible institutions offering educational programs leading to licensure, certification, or
registration in health occupations determined to be in short supply.

(3)     "Eligible institution" means an institution of postsecondary education
that:

(i) Is approved to operate by the Maryland Higher Education
Commission; and

(ii) Produces graduates eligible to take the appropriate national
examination for licensure, certification, or registration in the relevant health occupation
determined to be in short supply.

(4)     "Health occupation" means a:

(i) Physical therapist OR A PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT WHO HAS
AT LEAST AN ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE IN PHYSICAL THERAPY;

(ii) Occupational therapist OR AN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
ASSISTANT WHO HAS AT LEAST AN ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE IN OCCUPATIONAL
THERAPY:

(iii)    Radiographer;

(iv)    Respiratory therapist;

(v)     Laboratory technician;

(vi)    Medical technologist;

(vii)   Pharmacist;

(viii)  Registered nurse or licensed practical nurse; or

(ix)    Physician who engages in family practice OR PEDIATRICS.

(b)     (1) There is a Health Manpower Shortage Incentive Grant Program for
eligible institutions.

(2) The State Scholarship Administration shall administer the Grant
Program as provided in this section.                                                 

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