Maryland Code, Education § 24-1303

(a)(1) Each Pilot Program shall have an individualized plan designed to prepare the incarcerated individual for success on release.

(2) The individualized plan shall specify a professor or other staff member at the institution of postsecondary education who shall serve as the primary contact responsible for each incarcerated individual's participation and education in the Pilot Program.

(4) To ensure that the incarcerated individual receives the support necessary to succeed, the primary contact shall meet with the incarcerated individual regularly during the incarcerated individual's participation in the Pilot Program.

(5) The primary contact shall work with the Division to ensure that the timing of course participation and Pilot Program meetings works with an incarcerated individual's schedule.

(1) Are credit bearing and may contribute to course graduation requirements for an institution of postsecondary education; or

(2) Either in isolation or as part of a series of courses, lead to an industry-recognized certificate or license.

(1) Provided through a suitable format as indicated by the Pilot Program in consultation with the Commission, the Division, and the applicable institution of postsecondary education, whether virtual or nonvirtual; and

(2) Subject to regulations adopted by the Commissioner of Correction under § 3-611 of the Correctional Services Article.

(1) Ensure that courses and instruction are provided in a suitable manner as indicated by the Pilot Program in consultation with the Commission, the Division, and the applicable institution of postsecondary education, whether virtual or nonvirtual;

(2) Create a safe and reasonable process, whether virtually or in person, by which to confer a degree to an incarcerated individual who is still incarcerated and who completes the requirements for a degree as part of the Pilot Program; and

(3) On or before June 1, 2022, create a process and system in coordination with the Commission to develop a hybrid virtual and in-person learning environment in the Division's statewide system.