Maryland § 8-701

§ 8-701.

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

    (b)    “At-risk youth” means an individual who meets at least two of the eligibility criteria determined by the Department and an operator that may include:

        (1)    Being eligible for free or reduced price meals;

        (2)    A record of suspensions, office referrals, or chronic truancy;

        (3)    A failure to achieve a proficient or advanced level on State assessments in reading or mathematics, or both;

        (4)    Having a disability;

        (5)    A referral from a teacher, counselor, social worker, or community-based service organization;

        (6)    The head of household is a single parent;

        (7)    The head of household is not a custodial parent;

        (8)    The adjusted gross family income is below the federally established poverty guidelines;

        (9)    The family receives temporary cash assistance under the State Family Investment Program; or

        (10)    A member of the family has been incarcerated.

    (c)    “Board” means the Board of Trustees of Residential Boarding Education Programs.

    (d)    “Operator” means a private nonprofit or public entity that develops and operates a program.

    (e)    “Program” means a residential boarding education program that includes:

        (1)    A remedial curriculum for middle school grades;

        (2)    A college-preparatory curriculum for high school grades;

        (3)    Extracurricular activities such as athletics and cultural events;

        (4)    College admissions counseling;

        (5)    Health and mental health services;

        (6)    Tutoring;

        (7)    Community service opportunities; and

        (8)    A residential student life program.