2018 Maryland Code
Education
Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education
Title 7 - Public Schools
Subtitle 2 - Evaluation and Graduation of Students
§ 7-207. State Merit Scholastic Awards program
(a) Program established. --
(1) There is a program of State Merit Scholastic Awards.
(2) The awards shall be issued annually by the Governor.
(b) Principals to present list. --
(1) On or before April 1 of each year, the principal of each senior high school shall present to the Governor a list of nominees for a State Merit Scholastic Award.
(2) The list shall consist of the names of the top 5 percent of the students in the graduating class.
(c) Recommendation for scholastic achievement. -- Each nominee shall be recommended for scholastic achievement.
(d) Award of certificate by Governor. -- The Governor shall issue to each student nominated for the award an appropriate certificate that recognizes the excellence of scholastic achievement of the student.