§ 16-111

Maryland § 16-111

• Jurisdiction: Maryland
• Article ged: Education
• Title: 16

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(a) In this section, “over–the–counter contraception” means a contraceptive drug or device approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration that can be obtained for use without a prescription.

(b) (1) On or before August 1, 2025, each community college, in consultation with students and student organizations, shall develop and implement a plan to provide students with access to over–the–counter contraception.

(2) The plan under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall include access to over–the–counter contraception through:

(i) The student health center;

(ii) Retail establishments on campus;

(iii) Vending machines; or

(iv) Any other method that provides all students access when on campus.

(c) (1) On or before September 1, 2025, and each September 1 thereafter, on a form provided by the Commission, each community college shall submit a report to the Commission on implementation of the plan required under this section, including:

(i) How students are provided access to over–the–counter contraception on campus;

(ii) Available information regarding the amount of over–the–counter contraception provided on campus; and

(iii) A description of how the community college has consulted with students and student organizations to develop and implement the plan under this section.

(2) On or before October 1, 2025, and each October 1 thereafter, the Commission shall report to the General Assembly, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, on the information collected from the community colleges under paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(d) The Maryland Department of Health, on request, may provide assistance to a community college in:

(1) Developing a plan under this section; and

(2) Consulting and collaborating with organizations with expertise in providing access to over–the–counter contraception through vending machines.