§ 9.7-103
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§9.7–103.
(a)The Department, in consultation with the Maryland Department of Labor, may approve up to six pilots.
(b)A pilot established under the Program shall:
(1)Operate from a fixed physical location;
(2)Enroll students who:
(i)Are 21 years old or older;
(ii)Do not have a high school diploma; and
(iii)Did not complete the requirements for high school graduation through GED testing or a National External Diploma program;
(3)Enroll a maximum of 350 students;
(4)Offer wraparound services necessary for the adult learner; and
(5)Grant a Maryland high school diploma on completion of the required course of study.
(c)When considering whether to approve a pilot under this section, the Department and the Maryland Department of Labor shall:
(1)Give priority to a pilot located in a county or geographic area located within a county that has a high school attainment rate that is lower than the State average high school attainment rate;
(2)Consider geographic diversity in locations for the pilots; and
(3)Approve one pilot in a rural area for each two pilots approved in urban areas.
(d)A pilot established under the Program is not a public school for public financing purposes under Title 5 of this article.