Section 8-703 - Eligibility(a) A student shall be eligible to participate in a program if the student is: (1) A disadvantaged child as defined in § 8-101 of this title;(3) A resident of the State; and(4) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, enrolled in grade 5 or grade 6.(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a)(4) of this section, a student enrolled in grade 7 or higher shall be eligible to participate in a program if:(1) The student is otherwise eligible under subsection (a) of this section; and(2) An operator files an appropriate plan under § 8-704.1 of this subtitle.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.