(a) Subject to § 26–505 of this subtitle, an institution of higher education may make inquiries into and consider information about a student’s criminal history for the purpose of:
(1) Making decisions regarding admission and access to campus residency; or
(2) Offering supportive counseling or services to help rehabilitate and educate the student on barriers a criminal record may present.
(b) In making inquiries or considering information under this section, an institution of higher education may not automatically or unreasonably restrict a student’s admission based on that student’s criminal history.