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MD. Education Code Ann. §  8-704 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 8 - Special Programs for Exceptional Children|Subtitle 7 - Residential Boarding Education Programs for At-Risk Youth|Section 8-704 - Department to Contract With Operator to Provide Services

    (a)    The Department may contract with an operator to provide at-risk youth in the State with the opportunity to participate in a program.    (b)    The operator shall meet the qualifications established by the Department including:        (1)    Previous experience with a comparable program;        (2)    Measured success with a comparable program; and        (3)    The capacity to finance and secure private funds for the development of a campus for the program.    (c)    (1)    The operator shall adopt written standards for the admission and dismissal of students.        (2)    The standards and any amendments shall be submitted to the State Board for approval.        (3)    The State Board may require modifications to the standards as it considers necessary.    (d)    The operator shall submit its charter and bylaws to the State Board for approval.    (e)    The operator shall conduct an outreach program for each local education agency in the State to:        (1)    Provide information to the local education agency about the program; and        (2)    Encourage student recruitment and participation from each county in the State.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  8-704.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 8 - Special Programs for Exceptional Children|Subtitle 7 - Residential Boarding Education Programs for At-Risk Youth|Section 8-704.1 - Program for Youth Grade 7 or Higher

    (a)    The Department may contract with an operator who meets the requirements of § 8–704 of this subtitle to provide at–risk youth in the State enrolled in grade 7 or higher with the opportunity to participate in a program.    (b)    The program under this section may be a part of the program under § 8–704 of this subtitle.    (c)    The operator shall submit a plan to the Department to enroll students in grade 7 or higher that includes:        (1)    All grade levels from which students shall be enrolled;        (2)    The time frame during which enrollment shall occur;        (3)    The circumstances under which an operator shall enroll students;        (4)    The process by which students shall be selected;        (5)    If applicable, a description of how students shall be integrated into an existing educational curriculum and residential student life; and        (6)    Any other information requested by the Department.    (d)    The Department shall review and approve the plan if it is consistent with the educational purposes of this subtitle.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  8-705 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 8 - Special Programs for Exceptional Children|Subtitle 7 - Residential Boarding Education Programs for At-Risk Youth|Section 8-705 - Governing Board

    (a)    The Board shall govern a program.    (b)    (1)    The Board consists of 25 members.        (2)    Of the 25 members:            (i)    5 shall be appointed by the Governor, with the advice of the State Superintendent and the advice and consent of the Senate; and            (ii)    20 shall be selected in accordance with the charter and bylaws of the program.    (c)    (1)    The term of a member is 3 years.        (2)    The terms of the members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on July 1, 2006.        (3)    At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed or selected and qualifies.        (4)    A member may not serve for more than 3 consecutive full terms.        (5)    A vacancy shall be filled in the same manner in which the vacating member was appointed or selected.    (d)    The Board shall determine its officers.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  8-706 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 8 - Special Programs for Exceptional Children|Subtitle 7 - Residential Boarding Education Programs for At-Risk Youth|Section 8-706 - Program Requirements and Accountability

    A program shall be subject to:         (1)    The same accountability mandates of the federal No Child Left Behind Act as other public schools in the State; and        (2)    The requirements of 20 U.S.C. § 1400, et seq. and § 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  8-707 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 8 - Special Programs for Exceptional Children|Subtitle 7 - Residential Boarding Education Programs for At-Risk Youth|Section 8-707 - Salaries

    Teachers and any other professional personnel at the program shall be paid an annual salary that is at least equal to the salary received by public school teachers and professional personnel of similar training and experience in the county in which the school is located.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  8-708 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 8 - Special Programs for Exceptional Children|Subtitle 7 - Residential Boarding Education Programs for At-Risk Youth|Section 8-708 - Reporting Requirements

    (a)    The Board shall submit to the Department on or before July 1 of each year:        (1)    The name of each student who participated in the program during the preceding year;        (2)    The name of each student projected to participate in the program during the upcoming year;        (3)    The county in which each student who participated in the program during the preceding year was domiciled;        (4)    The county in which each student projected to participate in the program during the upcoming year is domiciled;        (5)    The total number of students that participated in the program during the preceding year;        (6)    The total number of students projected to participate in the program during the upcoming year;        (7)    The actual operation budget for the preceding year; and        (8)    The projected operating budget for the upcoming year.    (b)    The Department shall report:        (1)    On or before April 1 and October 1 of each year, to each county board regarding:            (i)    The number of students who are participating in the program from the county; and            (ii)    The name of each student from the county who is being charged to the county; and        (2)    On or before December 1 of each year, to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2-1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly regarding:            (i)    The information provided under subsection (a) of this section; and            (ii)    Whether the funds appropriated under § 8-710 of this subtitle should be increased or decreased.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  8-709 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 8 - Special Programs for Exceptional Children|Subtitle 7 - Residential Boarding Education Programs for At-Risk Youth|Section 8-709 - Funding

    (a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.        (2)    “Cost per pupil” means the amount of money spent by a county board for the operating expenses of public education in the county from county and State sources divided by the full-time equivalent enrollment of the county as defined in § 5-202(a) of this article.        (3)    “State sources” means funds provided to a county board in accordance with §§ 5-202, 5-207, 5-208, 5-209, and 5-210 of this article.    (b)    Students participating in a program shall be included in the enrollment of the county in which the student is domiciled for the purposes of calculating State aid under §§ 5-202, 5-207, 5-208, 5-209, and 5-210 of this article.    (c)    (1)    To support the cost of instructional programming for a program, each county board shall pay to the Department an amount equal to 85% of the cost per pupil for each student who participates in a program but is domiciled in the county.        (2)    Each county governing body shall include a student participating in a program in the full-time equivalent enrollment used for calculating the required local funds appropriated under § 5-202(d) of this article.    (d)    The Department shall disburse the funds received in accordance with this section to the program.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  8-710 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 8 - Special Programs for Exceptional Children|Subtitle 7 - Residential Boarding Education Programs for At-Risk Youth|Section 8-710 - Additional Funding to Cover Transportation, Boarding, and Program Administration

    (a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.        (2)    “Change in the per pupil amount” means the change in the per pupil foundation amount from the prior fiscal year to the current fiscal year divided by the per pupil foundation amount from the prior fiscal year.        (3)    “Per pupil allocation” means the per pupil figure calculated each fiscal year under subsection (c) of this section to cover the transportation, boarding, and administrative costs of a program.        (4)    “Per pupil foundation amount” means the figure calculated for each fiscal year by the Department in accordance with § 5–202 of this article.    (b)    In addition to the funds disbursed in accordance with § 8–709 of this subtitle, the Governor shall appropriate funds to the Department in accordance with this section to cover the transportation, boarding, and administrative costs of a program.    (c)    (1)    Subject to paragraph (4) of this subsection, beginning in fiscal year 2009, the Governor shall appropriate at least $2,000,000 to the Department in order for a program to serve up to 80 students.        (2)    For each additional 10 students enrolled in a program, as reported by the Department, the Governor shall appropriate an additional $250,000.        (3)    For fiscal year 2014 and each fiscal year thereafter, for each student enrolled in a program, as reported by the Department, the Governor shall appropriate an additional amount that is at least equal to the prior year per pupil amount multiplied by the change in the per pupil amount plus one.        (4)    The total amount of funds appropriated under this subsection may not exceed an amount adequate to fund the per pupil allocation for 400 students for any fiscal year.    (d)    This section may not be construed to prohibit a program from receiving funds from private, federal, or other sources.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  9.5-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 9.5 - Division of Early Childhood Development|Subtitle 1 - Established|Section 9.5-101 - Definitions

    (a)    In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Advertisement” means a communication that is intended to influence a person to enter into an obligation or sign a contract for services.    (c)    “Child care center” has the meaning stated in § 9.5–401 of this title.    (d)    “Family child care home” has the meaning stated in § 9.5–301 of this title.    (e)    “Large family child care home” has the meaning stated in § 9.5–301 of this title.    (f)    “License” means a license issued by the Department to operate a child care center.    (g)    “Registration” means a registration issued by the Department to a family child care home or a large family child care home.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  9.5-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 9.5 - Division of Early Childhood Development|Subtitle 1 - Established|Section 9.5-102 - Legislative Intent; State Policy

    (a)    The General Assembly declares that:        (1)    Minor children are not capable of protecting themselves; and        (2)    When a parent has relinquished the care of the parent’s minor child to others, there is a possibility of certain risks to the child that require compensating measures.    (b)    It is the policy of the State:        (1)    To protect minor children whose care has been relinquished to others by the child’s parent;        (2)    To resolve doubts in favor of the child when there is a conflict between the interests of a minor child and the interests of an adult; and        (3)    To encourage the development of child care services for minor children in a safe, healthy, and home–like environment.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  9.5-103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 9.5 - Division of Early Childhood Development|Subtitle 1 - Established|Section 9.5-103 - Division Established

    There is a Division of Early Childhood Development in the Department.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  9.5-104 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 9.5 - Division of Early Childhood Development|Subtitle 1 - Established|Section 9.5-104 - License or Registration -- Effectiveness

    A license or registration is effective until the license or registration is suspended or revoked under § 9.5–106 of this subtitle.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  9.5-105 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 9.5 - Division of Early Childhood Development|Subtitle 1 - Established|Section 9.5-105 - License or Registration -- Issuance or Denial

    Within 60 days after receiving the license or registration application, the Department shall issue or deny a license or registration and give notice of the action to the applicant.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  9.5-106 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 9.5 - Division of Early Childhood Development|Subtitle 1 - Established|Section 9.5-106 - License or Registration -- Suspension or Revocation

    Subject to the hearing provisions of § 9.5–107 of this subtitle:        (1)    If a licensee violates any provision of this title or of a rule or regulation adopted under this title, the Department may suspend the license for a period not exceeding 1 year; and        (2)    If a licensee or registrant violates any provision of this title or of a rule or regulation adopted under this title, the Department may revoke the license or registration.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  9.5-107 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 9.5 - Division of Early Childhood Development|Subtitle 1 - Established|Section 9.5-107 - License or Registration -- Requirements for Revocation or Suspension

    The Department may not suspend or revoke a license or registration unless the Department gives to the licensee or registrant:        (1)    Notice of the suspension or revocation at least 20 days before the suspension or revocation;        (2)    A statement of the grounds for the suspension or revocation; and        (3)    An opportunity to be heard.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  9.5-108 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 9.5 - Division of Early Childhood Development|Subtitle 1 - Established|Section 9.5-108 - Administrative Appeals

    A person aggrieved by a decision of the Department concerning a license or registration may appeal the decision to the administrative appellate authority designated by regulation.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  9.5-109 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 9.5 - Division of Early Childhood Development|Subtitle 1 - Established|Section 9.5-109 - Appeal From Administrative Appeal; Stay of Criminal Prosecution or Injunction; Care, Custody, or Control of Children

    (a)    A person aggrieved by a final decision of the highest administrative appellate authority in a contested case may take any further appeal as allowed by the Administrative Procedure Act.    (b)    If a further appeal is taken under this section:        (1)    Any criminal prosecution of the person for carrying on without a license or registration an activity for which the person must be licensed or registered shall be stayed pending the appeal;        (2)    Any injunction against the person for carrying on without a license or registration an activity for which the person must be licensed or registered shall be stayed pending the appeal; and        (3)    The court has discretion as to the care, custody, or control of any child whose care, custody, or control is the responsibility of the person.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  9.5-110 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 9.5 - Division of Early Childhood Development|Subtitle 1 - Established|Section 9.5-110 - Issuance, Suspension, or Revocation of License or Registration -- Investigations; Injunctions

    (a)    In connection with the issuance, suspension, or revocation of a license or registration, the Department may investigate the policies, purposes, premises, and facilities of a licensee or registrant or an applicant for a license or registration.    (b)    (1)    The Department may petition an equity court to enjoin the activities and operation of a person who seeks to carry on, without a license or registration, the activities for which the person must be licensed or registered.        (2)    The petition shall be filed in the circuit court for the county in which the person is located or has a place of business.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  9.5-111 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 9.5 - Division of Early Childhood Development|Subtitle 1 - Established|Section 9.5-111 - Reimbursement Rates for Child Care Subsidy Program

    (a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.        (2)    “Analysis” means the market rate survey or an alternative method allowable under federal law.        (3)    “Program” means the Child Care Subsidy Program.    (b)    (1)    Beginning in 2017, and every 2 years thereafter, the Department shall conduct an analysis in order to formulate appropriate reimbursement rates for the Program.        (2)    The Department, before conducting the analysis, shall consult with:            (i)    The Office of Child Care Advisory Council;            (ii)    Child care resource and referral agencies;            (iii)    Child care worker organizations; and            (iv)    Any other appropriate entities.    (c)    On or before September 1, 2017, and by September 1 every 2 years thereafter, the Department shall report to the Joint Committee on Children, Youth, and Families, the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee, and the House Appropriations Committee, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, on:        (1)    The methodology of the analysis required under subsection (b) of this section;        (2)    Cost estimates for raising the Program’s reimbursement rates to the 45th, 55th, 65th, and 75th percentile of child care providers in each of the State’s market regions;        (3)    The minimum base payment rate that is required for child care providers to meet health, safety, quality, and staffing requirements in accordance with federal law and the factors used to determine that rate;        (4)    The rate adjustment that the Department will implement based on the analysis;        (5)    Any adjustments to Program eligibility or family copay amount that will be implemented; and        (6)    Any potential impacts on families and providers due to any adjustments made to the Program.    (d)    The Governor shall include in the annual State budget an appropriation from all fund sources for the Program that is not less than the total appropriation for the Program in fiscal year 2018 or fiscal year 2019, whichever is greater.    (e)    The Governor shall, from all fund sources, appropriate funds in the annual State budget in an amount sufficient to raise the Program’s reimbursement rates for each region to:        (1)    For fiscal year 2020, not less than the 30th percentile of the most recent market rate survey or its equivalent if an alternative methodology defined by the Department is used; and        (2)    For fiscal year 2021 and each fiscal year thereafter, not less than the 60th percentile of the most recent market rate survey or its equivalent if an alternative methodology defined by the Department is used.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  9.5-112 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 9.5 - Division of Early Childhood Development|Subtitle 1 - Established|Section 9.5-112 - Reports

    Beginning October 1, 2016, the Department shall submit to the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee and the House Appropriations Committee, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the monthly reports received by the Department regarding Child Care Subsidy Program expenditures and participation.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  9.5-201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 9.5 - Division of Early Childhood Development|Subtitle 2 - State Early Childhood Advisory Council|Section 9.5-201 - "Council" Defined

    In this subtitle, “Council” means the State Early Childhood Advisory Council.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  9.5-202 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 9.5 - Division of Early Childhood Development|Subtitle 2 - State Early Childhood Advisory Council|Section 9.5-202 - Council Established; Purposes

    (a)    There is a State Early Childhood Advisory Council in the Department.    (b)    The purposes of the Council are to:        (1)    Coordinate efforts among early childhood care and education programs;        (2)    Conduct needs assessments concerning early childhood education and development programs; and        (3)    Develop a statewide strategic report regarding early childhood education and care.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  9.5-204 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 9.5 - Division of Early Childhood Development|Subtitle 2 - State Early Childhood Advisory Council|Section 9.5-204 - Chair; Staff; Compensation

    (a)    The Governor shall designate the chair of the Council.    (b)    The Department shall provide staff for the Council.    (c)    A member of the Council:        (1)    May not receive compensation as a member of the Council; but        (2)    Is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  9.5-205 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 9.5 - Division of Early Childhood Development|Subtitle 2 - State Early Childhood Advisory Council|Section 9.5-205 - Meetings

    (a)    The Council shall meet at least three times per calendar year.    (b)    Meetings shall be:        (1)    Open to the general public;        (2)    Held in a place accessible to the general public; and        (3)    Announced in advance.    (c)    Minutes shall be kept of all Council meetings.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  9.5-206 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 9.5 - Division of Early Childhood Development|Subtitle 2 - State Early Childhood Advisory Council|Section 9.5-206 - Procedures and Bylaws

    The Council may adopt procedures and bylaws as necessary to ensure the orderly transaction of business.