HB 307
Department of Legislative Services
Maryland General Assembly
2021 Session
FISCAL AND POLICY NOTE
Third Reader
House Bill 307 (Delegate Rosenberg)
Appropriations Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
Maryland Technology Internship Program - Qualifications for Participation -
Alterations
This bill incorporates technology-based nonprofit organizations into the existing Maryland
Technology Internship Program (MTIP), allowing them to participate in the same way as
technology-based businesses, and units of State and local government, if they meet
specified requirements. In addition, the bill decreases the cumulative grade point average
(GPA) required for an intern to participate in MTIP from 3.0 to 2.5. The bill takes effect
July 1, 2021.
Fiscal Summary
State Effect: State funding for MTIP is unchanged by the bill. However, to the extent that
stipend reimbursements are directed to qualified nonprofit organizations instead of State
agencies, the bill may result in State agencies funding fewer internships under the program.
Any such impact is expected to be minimal. Expanding intern eligibility for the program
with the same State resources may result in more students not receiving internships.
Local Effect: To the extent that stipend reimbursements are directed to qualified nonprofit
organizations instead of local governments, the bill may result in local government
agencies funding fewer internships under the program. Any such impact is expected to be
minimal.
Small Business Effect: Potential minimal.
 Analysis
Current Law: Chapter 642 of 2014 created MTIP to increase student understanding of
employment opportunities in the State and foster business retention and development, job
creation, workforce development, and new investment in the State. The University of
Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) and the Department of Commerce (Commerce) must
collaborate to utilize an Internet site through which (1) students may learn about
technology-based businesses and internship opportunities and (2) technology-based
businesses may register, post information about internship opportunities, and apply for
reimbursement of internship stipends.
The Governor must include in the State budget funds for the reimbursement of the stipends
and for UMBC to administer the program. Money awarded may be used to reimburse a
technology-based business, State agency, or local governments up to 50% of a stipend paid
to an intern, capped at $3,000 annually for each intern.
UMBC and Commerce must also (1) develop application and registration requirements;
(2) develop orientation and training programs for program participants; (3) review
applications and award reimbursements of internship stipends; (4) provide opportunities
for students to meet entrepreneurs, visit technology-related industry incubators, and learn
about starting a business in the State; (5) provide recruitment and training opportunities
and support for participating businesses; and (6) track and assess program outcomes.
Program Eligibility
Eligibility requirements for individuals generally focus on in-state or out-of-state
enrollment in an institution of higher education, GPA, and history of military service.
Eligible individuals must commit to working a minimum of 120 hours during a spring, fall,
or summer semester; attend an orientation session provided or approved by UMBC; and
meet any other criteria established by UMBC.
To qualify for participation in MTIP, a business must (1) be located in the State; (2) be a
technology-based business; (3) commit to hosting an intern for a minimum of 120 hours
during a spring, fall, or summer semester; (4) provide a detailed description of an intern
position with the business; and (5) provide proof that a representative has attended an
orientation or training program provided or approved by UMBC. “Technology-based
business” is defined as a commercial or an industrial enterprise that is engaged in the
application of scientific knowledge to practical purposes in a particular field. In addition,
units of State and local governments may register to participate in the program. At least
50% of the internships supported by the program each year must be with businesses that
have no more than 150 employees.
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 Additional Information
Prior Introductions: HB 79 of 2020 passed the House but received no further action from
the Senate Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee. HB 1237 of 2019, a
similar bill as amended in the House, was referred to the Senate Rules Committee, where
no further action was taken.
Designated Cross File: None.
Information Source(s): Maryland Higher Education Commission; University System of
Maryland; Department of Legislative Services
Fiscal Note History: First Reader - January 17, 2021
rh/rhh Third Reader - February 16, 2021
Analysis by: Caroline L. Boice Direct Inquiries to:
(410) 946-5510
(301) 970-5510
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Statutes affected:
Text - First - Maryland Technology Internship Program - Qualifications for Participation - Alterations: 18-3001 Education, 18-3005 Education
Text - Third - Maryland Technology Internship Program - Qualifications for Participation - Alterations: 18-3001 Education, 18-3005 Education