Section 9.5-906 - Award of bonus to participants in Maryland excels Program(a) The Office shall award a program that participates in the Maryland EXCELS Program a bonus: (1) On initial publication of a quality rating level 1, 2, 3, or 4;(2) On each publication of a higher quality rating level after the initial publication;(3) On initial publication of a quality rating level 5; and(4) Annually on renewal and republication of a quality rating level 5.(b)(1) The Governor shall appropriate in fiscal year 2023 $5,000,000.(2) For each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028, funding for the program shall increase by 10% over the prior fiscal year.Amended by 2021 Md. Laws, Ch. 55,Sec. 1, eff. 4/9/2021.Added by 2021 Md. Laws, Ch. 36,Sec. 3, eff. 3/12/2021.