Maryland § 5-407
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 5-407, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-407.
(a) Beginning in fiscal year 2022, the Board may determine to withhold appropriated funds from the Department, the Maryland Higher Education Commission, the Career and Technical Education Committee, or any other entity of State or local government responsible for developing an implementation plan under § 5–404 of this subtitle if the entity:
(1) Has not developed an initial implementation plan, or has not had its implementation plan approved; or
(2) Has not implemented its implementation plan appropriately.
(b) The Board shall notify the Comptroller, the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Delegates regarding the intent to withhold appropriated funds under this section.
(c) After receiving notification from the Board under subsection (b) of this section, the Comptroller shall withhold the amount of funding that the Board determines is necessary to be withheld.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 5-407
What does Maryland Code § 5-407 cover?
Section 5-407 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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