Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 8-704.1 - Program for youth Grade 7 or higher(a) The Department may contract with an operator who meets the requirements of § 8-704 of this subtitle to provide at-risk youth in the State enrolled in grade 7 or higher with the opportunity to participate in a program.(b) The program under this section may be a part of the program under § 8-704 of this subtitle.(c) The operator shall submit a plan to the Department to enroll students in grade 7 or higher that includes:(1) All grade levels from which students shall be enrolled;(2) The time frame during which enrollment shall occur;(3) The circumstances under which an operator shall enroll students;(4) The process by which students shall be selected;(5) If applicable, a description of how students shall be integrated into an existing educational curriculum and residential student life; and(6) Any other information requested by the Department.(d) The Department shall review and approve the plan if it is consistent with the educational purposes of this subtitle.Added by 2017 Md. Laws, Ch. 324,Sec. 1, eff. 7/1/2017.Added by 2017 Md. Laws, Ch. 323,Sec. 1, eff. 7/1/2017.