ROBERT L. EHRLICH, JR., Governor

H.B. 1188

MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY

R75T Morgan State University

In addition to the amount appropriated in the budget bill for fiscal year 2005, to
supplement the appropriation for fiscal year 2005, the following amount to be used to
offset the reduction of tuition for in-state undergraduate students for the academic
year beginning in the fall of 2004 as required under this Act and for other purposes
necessary to provide high quality and affordable post-secondary education and to
fulfill the mission of Morgan State University:

Special Fund Appropriation $1,600,000

UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF MARYLAND

R75T University System of Maryland

In addition to the amount appropriated in the budget bill for fiscal year 2005, to
supplement the appropriation for fiscal year 2005, the following amount to be used to
offset the reduction of tuition for in-state undergraduate students for the academic
year beginning in the fall of 2004 as required under this Act and for other purposes
necessary to provide high quality and affordable post-secondary education and to
fulfill the mission of the University System of Maryland:

Special Fund Appropriation $25,400,000

SECTION 4. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That it is the intent of the
General Assembly to continue to support Maryland's historically black institutions in
accordance with the agreement reached between the State of Maryland and the
United States Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights in December 2000.

SECTION 5. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That:

(a)     The Board of Regents of the University System of Maryland shall continue
its effectiveness and efficiency initiative, established by the Board on June 27, 2003.

(b)     On or before December 1, 2004, the Board shall submit, in accordance with
§ 2-1246 of the State Government Article, a report to the Governor and to the fiscal
and education committees of the General Assembly.

(c)      The report shall include the Board's findings and recommendations
regarding:

(1) management strategies for achieving efficiencies in the operation of
the University System of Maryland and its constituent institutions, including:

(i) consolidation and coordination of business and administrative
functions;

(ii) consolidation, merger, or restructuring of institutions, centers,
branches, or institutes; and

(iii) continuation or termination of low productivity or low degree
programs;

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