ROBERT L. EHRLICH, JR., Governor

Ch. 5

In subsections (b)(2)(i) and (ii) and (c)(1)(ii) of this section, the former
references to "children" and "parents", respectively, are deleted in light of
Art. 1, § 8, which provides that the singular includes the plural.

In subsection (b)(2)(ii) of this section, the reference to the "surviving"
dependent parent is added for clarity and consistency throughout
subsection (b)(2) of this section.

In the introductory language of subsection (c)(1) of this section, the former
language "the case shall be laid before the Board, and if the facts are
established as provided in § 42" is deleted as implicit.

In subsection (c)(1)(ii) of this section, the phrase "becomes an adult" is
substituted for the former reference to children who "attain the age of 18
years" in light of Art. 1, § 24, which provides that the term "adult" refers to
persons who have attained the age of 18 years.

In subsection (c)(3) of this section, the word "add" is substituted for the
former phrase "be placed" for consistency with § 7-202(c) of this subtitle.

Defined term: "Board" § 7-201
7-204. FUNDING.

(A)     IN GENERAL.

THE GOVERNOR SHALL INCLUDE IN THE STATE BUDGET EACH YEAR AT LEAST
$55,000:

(1)      FOR THE PURPOSES SET FORTH IN §§ 7-202 AND 7-203 OF THIS
SUBTITLE; AND

(2)      FOR SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CHILDREN OF MEMBERS OF VOLUNTEER
FIRE COMPANIES OR VOLUNTEER RESCUE SQUADS WHO ARE KILLED OR DISABLED
IN THE LINE OF DUTY, AS PROVIDED IN § 18-602 OF THE EDUCATION ARTICLE.

(B)     ADMINISTRATION.
THE BOARD:

(1)      SHALL ADMINISTER THE MONEY PROVIDED UNDER SUBSECTION (A)
OF THIS SECTION; AND

(2)      MAY NOT USE IT FOR ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived without substantive
change from former Art. 38A, § 42B.

Former Art. 38A, § 42B(a) required that the State budget include at least
$55,000 for the purposes set forth in §§ 7-202 and 7-203 of this subtitle
and ED § 18-602. However, the General Assembly can reduce funding in
the State budget regardless of this provision. Therefore, subsection (a) of
this section is revised to require the Governor to include funding in the
State budget but not to require that the funding actually be appropriated.

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