Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 8-701 - Definitions(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.(b) "At-risk youth" means an individual who meets at least two of the eligibility criteria determined by the Department and an operator that may include: (1) Being eligible for free or reduced price meals;(2) A record of suspensions, office referrals, or chronic truancy;(3) A failure to achieve a proficient or advanced level on State assessments in reading or mathematics, or both;(5) A referral from a teacher, counselor, social worker, or community-based service organization;(6) The head of household is a single parent;(7) The head of household is not a custodial parent;(8) The adjusted gross family income is below the federally established poverty guidelines;(9) The family receives temporary cash assistance under the State Family Investment Program; or(10) A member of the family has been incarcerated.(c) "Board" means the Board of Trustees of Residential Boarding Education Programs.(d) "Operator" means a private nonprofit or public entity that develops and operates a program.(e) "Program" means a residential boarding education program that includes: (1) A remedial curriculum for middle school grades;(2) A college-preparatory curriculum for high school grades;(3) Extracurricular activities such as athletics and cultural events;(4) College admissions counseling;(5) Health and mental health services;(7) Community service opportunities; and(8) A residential student life program.Amended by 2017 Md. Laws, Ch. 324,Sec. 1, eff. 7/1/2017.Amended by 2017 Md. Laws, Ch. 323,Sec. 1, eff. 7/1/2017.