Section 9.5-603 - Delegation of authority; grant as incentive(a) The State Superintendent may delegate the authority to approve direct incentive grants to any board that exists or may be created in the Department.(b) A direct incentive grant made under this subtitle shall be awarded as an incentive for a child care provider to improve the quality of care being provided to children through the purchase of supplies, materials, and equipment.Amended by 2016 Md. Laws, Ch. 185,Sec. 4, eff. 6/1/2016.Renumbered by 2016 Md. Laws, Ch. 185,Sec. 2, eff. 6/1/2016.