Section 18-27A-01 - Definitions(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.(b) "Collaborative " means an agreement outlining commitments of a partnership among: (1) At least one local school system;(2) At least one employee organization representing employees of a local school system in accordance with Title 6, Subtitle 4 or Subtitle 5 of this article; and(3) At least one institution of higher education with a teacher preparation program approved by the Department.(c) "Noncertified education support professional" means a noncertified public school employee designated as part of a bargaining unit under Title 6, Subtitle 5 of this article.(d) "Program " means the Grow Your Own Educators Grant Program established under this subtitle.(e) "Provisional teacher" means an individual employed by a local school system through a provisional contract as a conditional teacher.Added by 2024 Md. Laws, Ch. 228,Sec. 1, eff. 7/1/2024.Added by 2024 Md. Laws, Ch. 227,Sec. 1, eff. 7/1/2024.