Maryland Code, Education § 24-704

(1) The Secretary of Higher Education, or the Secretary's designee;

(2) The Chancellor of the University System of Maryland, or the Chancellor's designee;

(3) The President of Morgan State University, or the President's designee;

(4) The State Superintendent of Schools, or the Superintendent's designee;

(5) The Secretary of Juvenile Services, or the Secretary's designee;

(6) The Secretary of Labor, or the Secretary's designee;

(7) The Secretary of Human Services, or the Secretary's designee;

(8) A representative of local superintendents of schools, appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate;

(9) A representative of the executive directors of the health occupations boards, appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate;

(10) The Executive Director of the Maryland Association of Community Colleges, or the Executive Director's designee;

(11) The President of the Maryland Independent College and University Association, or the President's designee; and

(12) Four members of the public, appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.

(1) Serves at the pleasure of the Governor;

(2) Serves for a term of 3 years and until a successor is appointed and qualifies; and

(3) May be reappointed but may not serve more than two consecutive terms.

(1) May not receive compensation as a member of the Governing Board; but

(2) Is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.

(1) Establish the organizational placement and location of the Center after seeking and evaluating proposals from interested entities based on criteria that shall include:

(2) Develop an implementation plan to phase in the establishment and operation of the Maryland Longitudinal Data System and the Center;

(3) Provide general oversight and direction to the Center;

(4) Approve the annual budget for the Center;

(5) Establish the policy and research agenda of the Center;

(6) Before the incorporation of any individual data in the Maryland Longitudinal Data System:

(7) Oversee routine and ongoing compliance with the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and other relevant privacy laws and policies;

(8) Ensure that any contracts that govern databases that are outsourced to private vendors include express provisions that safeguard privacy and security and include penalties for noncompliance;

(9) Designate a standard and compliance timeline for electronic transcripts that includes the use of SASID to ensure the uniform and efficient transfer of student data between local education agencies and institutions of higher education; and

(10) Review research requirements and set policies for the approval of data requests from State and local agencies, the Maryland General Assembly, and the public.