The Commission shall:
(1) work to ensure the educational success of returning veterans, including their recruitment, successful transition into higher education, retention, and eventual graduation;(2) facilitate the sharing of best practices among institutions of higher education and State agencies regarding academic transition programs and support services designed for returning veterans;(3) work with institutions of higher education in the State to provide the following services to veterans, as set forth in the College Collaboration: (i) awareness of veteran reintegration challenges;(ii) communication and coordination of available veteran services;(iii) a designated "one door" office that coordinates veteran services and supports;(iv) behavioral health services;(v) financial aid and GI Bill support services; and(vi) peer support groups;(4) publish an annual report and any other material the Commission considers necessary; and(5) submit the annual report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2-1257 of this article, the General Assembly.Added by 2016 Md. Laws, Ch. 414, Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2016.Added by 2016 Md. Laws, Ch. 413, Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2016.