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MD. Education Code Ann. §  9.5-502 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 9.5 - Division of Early Childhood Development|Subtitle 5 - Child Care Centers in State-Occupied Buildings|Section 9.5-502 - Child Care Centers in State-Occupied Buildings

    (a)    The Department may establish child care centers for the children of State employees in State–occupied buildings in the manner provided in this section.    (b)    Before the State acquires or constructs an office building that accommodates 700 or more employees, the Department shall:        (1)    Survey the employees who will be assigned to the building regarding the employees’ child care needs;        (2)    Determine whether child care services for more than 29 children are needed; and        (3)    If sufficient need is demonstrated, determine how much space is required and request that the Department of General Services designate the required amount of space within the building or acquire the designated amount of space within a nearby building for a child care center.    (c)    The occupying agency shall notify the employee occupants of the availability of space for a child care center at least 180 days before the projected date of occupancy.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  9.5-503 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 9.5 - Division of Early Childhood Development|Subtitle 5 - Child Care Centers in State-Occupied Buildings|Section 9.5-503 - Assistance of Other Departments; Duties of Department; Duties of Department of General Services; Use of Space for Other Purposes; Priority of Children of State Employees; Periodic Assessment of Needs; Closure

    (a)    The Maryland Department of Health and the Department of General Services shall cooperate with and assist the Department in carrying out the purposes of this subtitle.    (b)    The Department shall:        (1)    Provide the guidance and means for establishing child care centers for the children of State employees in State–occupied buildings or nearby buildings in accordance with this subtitle;        (2)    Provide for licensing of child care centers for children of State employees;        (3)    Ensure that space designated within a State–occupied building or nearby buildings for a child care center complies with the prevailing local and State safety building codes for child care centers;        (4)    Apply the regulations adopted under Subtitle 4 of this title for child care centers; and        (5)    Contract for child care services in the space provided. Contract providers must provide proof of financial responsibility.    (c)    (1)    The Department of General Services shall:            (i)    Construct or acquire the required space to be used by the child care center, which space shall be submetered for utilities and the costs of which shall be paid by the child care center; and            (ii)    Inspect the facility monthly and inform child care center personnel of maintenance deficiencies to be corrected by the child care center.        (2)    If any deficiencies under paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection are not corrected within a reasonable time, the Department of General Services shall notify the Department which will exact compliance in accordance with the terms of the child care center contract.        (3)    The child care center shall pay for any costs of operation of the child care center.    (d)    Space originally set aside for a child care center may be used for other purposes if:        (1)    The building has been fully occupied for 180 days; and        (2)    An application to operate a child care center has not been filed under Subtitle 4 of this title.    (e)    Children of State employees shall have priority over other children in admission to a child care center in a State–occupied building or nearby buildings.    (f)    (1)    After a child care center for children of State employees has been established, the Department shall assess the child care needs of the State employees using the center at least every 5 years.        (2)    If the assessment demonstrates that the service is no longer needed or feasible, the State Superintendent may close the center.        (3)    The State Superintendent shall give the child care center 90 days’ written notice of closure.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  9.5-504 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 9.5 - Division of Early Childhood Development|Subtitle 5 - Child Care Centers in State-Occupied Buildings|Section 9.5-504 - Pilot Program

    (a)    In this section, “pilot program” means the child care centers established in State–occupied buildings or State complexes under this section.    (b)    There is a pilot program for child care in State–occupied buildings and State complexes.    (c)    The Department shall administer the pilot program established under this section.    (d)    The pilot program shall be:        (1)    Operated in at least 1 State–occupied building or State complex where 700 or more State employees are located;        (2)    Established to accommodate at least 29 children at each location; and        (3)    Established for at least 3 years.    (e)    (1)    The Department shall contract with child care providers to operate the child care centers established under this section.        (2)    The contract for operating a child care center shall require the child care provider:            (i)    To be responsible for entering into agreements, and making arrangements with the employees, for the provision of child care;            (ii)    To provide proof of financial responsibility;            (iii)    To be licensed under this subtitle and Subtitle 4 of this title;            (iv)    To comply with any laws or regulations governing child care centers;            (v)    To obtain and keep in effect liability insurance in an amount determined to be sufficient by the State Superintendent; and            (vi)    To comply with any other requirement the State Superintendent considers reasonable and necessary.        (3)    The child care provider may not be held responsible for providing the necessary space for the operation of the child care center.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  9.5-505 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 9.5 - Division of Early Childhood Development|Subtitle 5 - Child Care Centers in State-Occupied Buildings|Section 9.5-505 - Lead Poisoning Screen

    (a)    Within 30 days after a child under the age of 6 years enters care in a child care center in a State–occupied building, a parent or guardian of the child shall provide to the child care center evidence of an appropriate screening for lead poisoning.    (b)    This evidence may include documentation from the child’s continuing care health care provider that the child was screened through an initial questionnaire and was determined not to be at risk for lead poisoning.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  9.5-601 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 9.5 - Division of Early Childhood Development|Subtitle 6 - Child Care Quality Incentive Grant Program|Section 9.5-601 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Child care center” has the meaning stated in § 9.5–401 of this title.    (c)    “Child care provider” means a family child care provider or a child care center.    (d)    “Direct incentive grant” means a grant awarded under the Child Care Quality Incentive Grant Program.    (e)    “Family child care provider” has the meaning stated in § 9.5–301 of this title.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  9.5-602 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 9.5 - Division of Early Childhood Development|Subtitle 6 - Child Care Quality Incentive Grant Program|Section 9.5-602 - Creation; Power to Contract

    (a)    There is a Child Care Quality Incentive Grant Program administered by the Department.    (b)    To administer direct incentive grants to child care providers, the Department may contract with other State agencies and nonprofit organizations.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  9.5-603 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 9.5 - Division of Early Childhood Development|Subtitle 6 - Child Care Quality Incentive Grant Program|Section 9.5-603 - Delegation of Authority; Grant as Incentive

    (a)    The State Superintendent may delegate the authority to approve direct incentive grants to any board that exists or may be created in the Department.    (b)    A direct incentive grant made under this subtitle shall be awarded as an incentive for a child care provider to improve the quality of care being provided to children through the purchase of supplies, materials, and equipment.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  9.5-604 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 9.5 - Division of Early Childhood Development|Subtitle 6 - Child Care Quality Incentive Grant Program|Section 9.5-604 - General Provisions

    (a)    The grant funds shall consist of:        (1)    Money specifically appropriated for the Child Care Quality Incentive Grant Program; and        (2)    Any other money made available to the Child Care Quality Incentive Grant Program.    (b)    The Child Care Quality Incentive Grant Program shall be used to:        (1)    Pay all expenses and disbursements authorized by the Department for administering the Child Care Quality Incentive Grant Program; and        (2)    Award direct incentive grants to child care providers.    (c)    To be eligible to receive grants under this subtitle, a child care provider must:        (1)    Possess a certificate of registration or license that is current and not subject to any pending regulatory action, including revocation and suspension; and        (2)    Not be in arrears in the payment of any money owed to the State, including the payment of taxes and employee benefits.    (d)    Grants made under this subtitle shall be limited to:        (1)    Child care centers located in Title I communities;        (2)    Child care centers where at least 25% of the children enrolled receive subsidies through the purchase of child care program; and        (3)    Family child care homes and large family child care homes that serve children who receive child care subsidies through the purchase of child care program.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  9.5-605 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 9.5 - Division of Early Childhood Development|Subtitle 6 - Child Care Quality Incentive Grant Program|Section 9.5-605 - Awards

    The Department may award a direct incentive grant to an applicant only if:        (1)    The applicant meets the qualifications required by this subtitle;        (2)    The direct incentive grant does not exceed $2,500; and        (3)    Federal funds are available to cover the cost of the grant.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  9.5-606 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 9.5 - Division of Early Childhood Development|Subtitle 6 - Child Care Quality Incentive Grant Program|Section 9.5-606 - Application

    (a)    To apply for a direct incentive grant, an applicant shall submit to the Department an application on the form that the Department requires.    (b)    The application shall include:        (1)    The name and address of the child care provider;        (2)    An itemization of known and estimated costs including a statement from the child care provider as to how the grant funds will be used;        (3)    The total amount of funds required by the provider to purchase supplies, material, and equipment;        (4)    The funds available to the applicant to purchase supplies, material, and equipment;        (5)    The amount of direct incentive grant funds sought from the Department;        (6)    The number of children that the child care provider serves who receive child care subsidies through the purchase of child care program; and        (7)    Any other relevant information that the Department requests.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  9.5-607 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 9.5 - Division of Early Childhood Development|Subtitle 6 - Child Care Quality Incentive Grant Program|Section 9.5-607 - Department to Set Terms, Conditions, Priorities

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, the Department may set the terms and conditions for direct incentive grants.    (b)    On an annual basis, the Department may establish priorities for the distribution of direct incentive grants based on the categories of children child care providers serve, including infants, toddlers, and preschool and school–age children.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  9.5-608 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 9.5 - Division of Early Childhood Development|Subtitle 6 - Child Care Quality Incentive Grant Program|Section 9.5-608 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties

    (a)    A person may not knowingly make or cause any false statement or report to be made in any application or in any document furnished to the Department under this subtitle.    (b)    A person may not knowingly make or cause any false statement or report to be made for the purpose of influencing the action of the Department on an application for a direct incentive grant or for the purpose of influencing any action of the Department affecting a direct incentive grant whether or not such a grant may have already been awarded.    (c)    Any person or any aider or abettor who violates any provision of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor, and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment in the penitentiary not exceeding 1 year or both.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  9.5-609 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 9.5 - Division of Early Childhood Development|Subtitle 6 - Child Care Quality Incentive Grant Program|Section 9.5-609 - Regulations

    The State Superintendent shall adopt regulations necessary to carry out the purposes of this subtitle.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  9.5-701 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 9.5 - Division of Early Childhood Development|Subtitle 7 - Collective Negotiations by Family Child Care Providers|Section 9.5-701 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Family child care provider” means an individual who participates in the Maryland Child Care Subsidy Program who is:        (1)    A registered provider as defined in § 9.5–301(c) of this title; or        (2)    Exempt from the registration requirements under § 9.5–304 of this title.    (c)    “Provider organization” means an organization that:        (1)    Includes family child care providers; and        (2)    Has as one of its purposes the representation of family child care providers in their relations with the State.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  9.5-702 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 9.5 - Division of Early Childhood Development|Subtitle 7 - Collective Negotiations by Family Child Care Providers|Section 9.5-702 - Legislative Intent

    In according family child care providers and their representatives rights under this subtitle, it is the legislative intent of the General Assembly that the State action exemption to the application of federal and State antitrust laws be fully available to the extent that the activities of the family child care providers and their representatives are authorized under this title.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  9.5-703 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 9.5 - Division of Early Childhood Development|Subtitle 7 - Collective Negotiations by Family Child Care Providers|Section 9.5-703 - Bargaining Unit

    (a)    There shall be only one appropriate bargaining unit of family child care providers in the State.    (b)    Family child care providers may designate, in accordance with the provisions of this subtitle, which provider organization, if any, shall be the exclusive representative of all family child care providers in the State.    (c)    (1)    The election and certification of the exclusive representative of family child care providers shall be governed by the procedures set forth in Title 3, Subtitle 4 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article.        (2)    All elections shall be conducted by the State Labor Relations Board and subject to the requirements and limitations of Title 3, Subtitle 4 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article.        (3)    The State Labor Relations Board may not conduct an election for an exclusive representative if an election or certification of an exclusive representative has taken place within the preceding 2 years.        (4)    A provider organization designated as the exclusive representative shall represent all family child care providers in the State fairly and without discrimination, whether or not the family child care providers are members of the provider organization.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  9.5-705 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 9.5 - Division of Early Childhood Development|Subtitle 7 - Collective Negotiations by Family Child Care Providers|Section 9.5-705 - Communication With State Officials on Matters of Interest

    The certification of an exclusive representative of family child care providers by the Department does not prevent the certified provider organization or any other organization or individual from communicating with any State official on matters of interest, including appearing before or making proposals to the Department at a public meeting or hearing or at any other forum of the Department.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  9.5-706 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 9.5 - Division of Early Childhood Development|Subtitle 7 - Collective Negotiations by Family Child Care Providers|Section 9.5-706 - Strikes Prohibited

    (a)    A provider organization may not call or direct a strike or other collective cessation of the delivery of services.    (b)    This subtitle may not be construed to grant any right, or imply that family child care providers have any right, to engage in a strike or other collective cessation of the delivery of services.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  9.5-707 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 9.5 - Division of Early Childhood Development|Subtitle 7 - Collective Negotiations by Family Child Care Providers|Section 9.5-707 - Construction of Subtitle

    (a)    This subtitle may not be construed to make family child care providers employees of the State.    (b)    This subtitle may not alter in any way the role of parents in selecting, directing, and terminating the services of family child care providers.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  9.5-801 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 9.5 - Division of Early Childhood Development|Subtitle 8 - Office of Child Care Advisory Council|Section 9.5-801 - "Council" Defined

    In this subtitle, “Council” means the Office of Child Care Advisory Council.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  9.5-802 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 9.5 - Division of Early Childhood Development|Subtitle 8 - Office of Child Care Advisory Council|Section 9.5-802 - Establishment

    There is an Office of Child Care Advisory Council.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  9.5-804 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 9.5 - Division of Early Childhood Development|Subtitle 8 - Office of Child Care Advisory Council|Section 9.5-804 - Duties

    The Council shall:        (1)    Advise and counsel the Early Childhood Development Division of the Department;        (2)    Review regulations proposed by State agencies regulating child care to ensure coordination and consistency;        (3)    Review issues and problems relating to care of children and suggest priorities for consideration by the Early Childhood Development Division; and        (4)    Identify interdepartmental issues of importance to child care providers and users that should be addressed by the Early Childhood Development Division and other State agencies.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  9.5-901 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 9.5 - Division of Early Childhood Development|Subtitle 9 - Child Care Support Programs|Section 9.5-901 - "Office" Defined

    (a)    In this section, “Program” means the Child Care Subsidy Program.    (b)    The Department shall administer the Program in accordance with federal law.    (c)    An individual is eligible to continue to receive a subsidy under the Program:        (1)    For at least 90 days in a year if the individual is unemployed and seeking employment; and        (2)    If the individual meets any other eligibility criteria determined by the Department.    (d)    The Department shall adopt regulations to implement the provisions of this section.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  10-201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 10 - Definitions and Maryland Charter for Higher Education|Subtitle 2 - Maryland Charter for Higher Education|Section 10-201 - Subtitle Is Charter

    This subtitle is the Maryland Charter for Higher Education which is a statement of policy for higher education in Maryland.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  10-202 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 10 - Definitions and Maryland Charter for Higher Education|Subtitle 2 - Maryland Charter for Higher Education|Section 10-202 - Principles on Which Public Higher Education Based

    Public higher education in Maryland should be based on the following principles:         (1)    The people of Maryland expect quality in all aspects of public higher education: teaching, research, and public service;        (2)    Public higher education should be accessible to all those who seek and qualify for admission;        (3)    Public higher education should provide a diversity of quality educational opportunities;        (4)    Adequate funding by the State is critical if public higher education is to achieve its goal;        (5)    The people of Maryland are entitled to efficient and effective management of public higher education; and        (6)    The people of Maryland are entitled to capable and creative leadership in public higher education.