§ 8-701
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§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.