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Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 05 - SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.05.10 - Automated External Defibrillator Program in Middle Schools and High Schools › Section 13A.05.10.03 - Minimum Requirements of the High School and Middle School AED Program

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A. Each county board shall develop and implement a High School and Middle School AED Program which shall require, at minimum:
(1) One AED on-site in each public high school and middle school, which shall be available for use at each school-sponsored athletic event;
(2) One individual trained in the operation and use of an AED present at each school-sponsored athletic event; and
(3) One individual trained in the operation and use of an AED on-site at each high school and middle school during the regular school day.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 05 - SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.05.11 - Juvenile Services Education › Section 13A.05.11.01 - Scope

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This chapter implements Education Article, Title 22, Subtitle 3, Annotated Code of Maryland, for the conduct and management of the Juvenile Services Educational Program in residential facilities of the Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) in order to meet the special needs and circumstances of the students in the residential facility.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 05 - SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.05.11 - Juvenile Services Education › Section 13A.05.11.02 - Definitions

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A. In this title, the following words have the meanings indicated.
B. Terms Defined.
(1) "Department" means the Maryland State Department of Education.
(2) "Director" means the Director of the Juvenile Services Educational Program.
(3) "Facility" means a building or buildings and related physical infrastructure at a geographically distinct location at which the Department of Juvenile Services operates a program.
(4) "Individualized education program (IEP)" means a written statement for a student with a disability that is developed, reviewed, and revised in accordance with 34 CFR §§
											300.320"300.324 and COMAR 13A.05.01.08B and .09.
(5) "Program" means a discrete and defined grouping of services provided to youth in the custody of or under the supervision of the DJS to address educational needs.
(6) "Residential facility" means a facility established under Human Services Article, §
										9-226, Annotated Code of Maryland.
(7) "Residential facility school" means the school located in a DJS residential facility.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 05 - SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.05.11 - Juvenile Services Education › Section 13A.05.11.03 - Education Program

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A. The Department shall provide a comprehensive education program for youth in DJS residential facilities to meet the public school standards set forth in COMAR 13A.01.04.
B. The Program consists of instruction to allow students to achieve credit requirements and assessments necessary to progress towards the standards for graduation from a public high school in Maryland consistent with the requirements of COMAR 13A.03.02.
C. The Program prepares students to successfully obtain a Maryland High School Diploma by examination.
D. The Juvenile Services Educational Program is a local education agency as defined by 20 U.S.C. §
										7801(26) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and public agency as defined by COMAR 13A.05.01.03B(59).
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 05 - SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.05.11 - Juvenile Services Education › Section 13A.05.11.04 - Administrative Practices

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A. The Program shall operate at least 220 school days and a minimum of 1,320 school hours during a 12-month period.
B. The Program shall have a written calendar that states the specific days and total number of days for the implementation of its educational program.
C. The Program shall have a written schedule for each school that states the beginning and end of the 6-hour school day and the specific time periods during the school day when the areas of instruction are implemented.
D. The Program shall provide unit-based instructional services a minimum of 6 hours per week to students who are unable to attend the Residential Facility School because of illness or injury.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 05 - SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.05.11 - Juvenile Services Education › Section 13A.05.11.05 - Student Assessments

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A. Student academic achievement will be formally assessed upon intake into the education program to determine appropriate instructional placement.
B. Student academic achievement will be formally assessed after 30 days of enrollment to determine academic gains in reading and math.
C. Certificates of achievement will be awarded to students based on demonstrated gains.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 05 - SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.05.11 - Juvenile Services Education › Section 13A.05.11.06 - Special Education Instruction and Related Services

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Eligible students with disabilities will receive special education and related services as specified in an existing IEP or based upon the determination of eligibility as a student with a disability by the Residential Facility School IEP team in accordance with COMAR 13A.05.01.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 05 - SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.05.11 - Juvenile Services Education › Section 13A.05.11.07 - Personnel Requirements

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A. Instructional personnel shall obtain and maintain a valid Maryland Educator Certificate in accordance with COMAR 13A.12.01 and 13A.12.02.
B. Residential Facility School and Juvenile Services Educational Program administrators shall obtain and maintain a valid Maryland Educator Certificate in accordance with COMAR 13A.12.01 and 13A.12.04.
C. Teacher Evaluation.
(1) Teachers will be evaluated in accordance with the established State Performance and Evaluation Program set forth in COMAR 17.04.03.21B.
(2) Evaluations will meet the requirements for Evaluation of Professional Certified Personnel set forth in COMAR 13A.07.04.02 a and 13A.07.04.03 a.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 05 - SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.05.11 - Juvenile Services Education › Section 13A.05.11.08 - Interagency Cooperation

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A. The Department and DJS shall execute a memorandum of understanding outlining responsibilities of each agency in the provision of education to students in the residential facilities.
B. All residential facility schools shall incorporate and adhere to the residential facility behavior management program established by the DJS.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 05 - SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.05.11 - Juvenile Services Education › Section 13A.05.11.09 - Student Records

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A. The Juvenile Services Educational Program will establish policies and procedures to obtain, maintain, and share student records as specified in the Program Policy and Procedure Manual and consistent with COMAR 13A.08.02.
B. The Department may transfer education records to DJS personnel who have been determined by the Department to have legitimate educational interests.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 05 - SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.05.11 - Juvenile Services Education › Section 13A.05.11.10 - Education Coordinating Council for Juvenile Services Educational Programs

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A. Education Article, §22-305, Annotated Code of Maryland, establishes an Education Coordinating Council for Juvenile Services Educational Programs within the Maryland State Department of Education.
B. The Education Coordinating Council shall develop, recommend, and approve an educational program for each residential facility to meet the special needs and circumstances of the children in DJS residential facilities in accordance with Education Article, §22-306, Annotated Code of Maryland.
C. The Council shall actively advocate and promote the interests of educational programs and opportunities in programs of the Department of Juvenile Services.
D. On a regular basis the Council shall meet to review the effectiveness of the program of educational instruction.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 05 - SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.05.12 - Hearing Aid and Language and Communication Video Loan Bank › Section 13A.05.12.01 - Purpose

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The purpose of this chapter is to implement Education Article, §§ 8-601-8 -606, Annotated Code of Maryland, which establishes a Hearing Aid and Language and Communication Video Loan Bank program within the Department for the purpose of lending hearing aids and language and communication videos on a temporary basis and providing access to online resources to a parent or legal guardian of an eligible individual who has no immediate access to a hearing aid to teach language and communication skills.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 05 - SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.05.12 - Hearing Aid and Language and Communication Video Loan Bank › Section 13A.05.12.02 - Eligibility

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A. An individual is eligible if the individual meets the eligibility criteria set forth in Education Article, §
									8-601, Annotated Code of Maryland.
B. To be eligible, an individual:
(1) Shall be a resident of the State of Maryland;
(2) Shall be identified by an otolaryngologist or a licensed audiologist as having a hearing loss;
(3) Shall be under the age of 21 years; and
(4) May not have graduated from high school.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 05 - SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.05.12 - Hearing Aid and Language and Communication Video Loan Bank › Section 13A.05.12.03 - Administration

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A. Application. A parent or legal guardian of an eligible individual who has no immediate access to a hearing aid may submit a request for hearing aids, language and communication videos, or other resources on a form developed by the Department that includes:
(1) The individual's residential address;
(2) A copy of the individual's hearing evaluation from a licensed audiologist;
(3) A copy of the individual's medical clearance for hearing aids from an otolaryngologist;
(4) A statement from the parent or legal guardian explaining why the family is experiencing delays in acquiring hearing aids or needs a loan of hearing aids; and
(5) The individual's date of birth.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 05 - SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.05.13 - State-Aided Educational Institutions › Section 13A.05.13.01 - Purpose

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The State-Aided Educational Institutions program is created to provide State funding and support to nonprofit organizations that provide unique, educational experiences to students and teachers that cannot be replicated in the classroom. These educational experiences are aligned with Maryland curricular and educational priorities.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 05 - SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.05.13 - State-Aided Educational Institutions › Section 13A.05.13.02 - Definitions

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A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
B. Terms Defined.
(1) Board means the Maryland State Board of Education.
(2) Department means the Maryland State Department of Education.
(3) Nonprofit organization means an organization that:
(a) Is based in the State;
(b) Is incorporated or registered under the laws of the State;
(c) Is exempt from federal income tax under § 501(c)(3), (4), or (6) of the Internal Revenue Code; and
(d) Is current in the payment of all tax obligations to the State or any unit or subdivision of the State.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 05 - SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.05.13 - State-Aided Educational Institutions › Section 13A.05.13.03 - Program Qualifications

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A. To be considered for funding, an educational institution shall qualify as a State-aided educational institution.
B. To qualify as a State-aided educational institution, an educational institution shall submit to the Department the following documentation:
(1) Names of the members of an independent governing board for the institution;
(2) Proof of status as a nonprofit organization;
(3) A copy of the most recent independent annual audit or copies of the most recent internally generated financial statements until the annual audit is available;
(4) A detailed operating budget that:
(a) For an educational institution other than the Baltimore Zoo, indicates that less than 50 percent of the operating budget comes from State grants;
(b) Specifies all sources of income, including:
(i) Grants received;
(ii) Names of granting agencies; and
(iii) The amount of each grant; and
(c) Specifies all expenditures;
(5) Plans for the use of any grant funds that may be awarded by the State-Aided Educational Institutions grants program;
(6) Evidence of the provision of a direct service to Maryland school groups or to individuals with disabilities, including:
(a) Data on age levels of students to be served;
(b) Data on the projected number of students and teachers to be served both Statewide and by local jurisdiction; and
(c) Plans of the institution to support the Maryland curricular and educational priorities;
(7) Evidence of liability insurance coverage; and
(8) Evidence that the educational program for which funding is sought is not a new program and can show a track record of success.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 05 - SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.05.13 - State-Aided Educational Institutions › Section 13A.05.13.04 - Funding

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An organization that seeks funding through the State-Aided Educational Institutions program in the fiscal year following the upcoming fiscal year shall submit to the Department:
A. A fiscal impact statement describing:
(1) The program for which funding is sought;
(2) Amount of funds requested;
(3) Populations to be served;
(4) Educational goals and objectives; and
(5) Anticipated outcomes;
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 05 - SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.05.13 - State-Aided Educational Institutions › Section 13A.05.13.05 - Approval

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A. The Department shall review applications for qualification as a State-aided educational institution and shall submit a list of the qualified institutions to the State Superintendent of Schools.
B. The State Superintendent of Schools shall:
(1) Review and comment on the institutions on the list of qualified institutions and the extent to and manner in which each would forward the goals of the Maryland curricular and educational priorities; and
(2) Present the list of qualified institutions and comments on each institution to the Board for review and comment by the Board at the August meeting.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 05 - SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.05.13 - State-Aided Educational Institutions › Section 13A.05.13.06 - Accountability Measures

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A. Each institution funded through the State-Aided Educational Institutions program shall submit the following annual reports:
(1) Midyear/Interim Progress Report;
(2) Managing for Results (MFR) Report; and
(3) Annual Progress Report.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 05 - SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.05.14 - Adult High School Pilot Program › Section 13A.05.14.01 - Purpose

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The Adult High School Pilot Program establishes an alternative method for adults who did not graduate from high school to earn a high school diploma and, if applicable, a pathway to earn postsecondary credits or an industry-recognized certification in an environment that meets the needs of the adult learner.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 05 - SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.05.14 - Adult High School Pilot Program › Section 13A.05.14.02 - Authority

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The Adult High School Pilot Program is under the authority and supervision of the Maryland State Department of Education and the Maryland Department of Labor.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 05 - SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.05.14 - Adult High School Pilot Program › Section 13A.05.14.03 - Definitions

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A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
B. Terms Defined.
(1) "Department" means the Maryland State Department of Education.
(2) "Operator" means a private non-profit entity that establishes a pilot under the Program.
(3) "Pilot" means an adult high school established by an operator under the Program.
(4) "Program" means the Adult High School Pilot Program.
(5) Wraparound Services.
(a) "Wraparound services" means individualized services, excluding regular school programs and services, that are provided to the student and the student's family.
(b) "Wraparound services" includes:
(i) Child care;
(ii) Transportation;
(iii) Housing referrals;
(iv) Mental health;
(v) Crisis intervention;
(vi) Substance abuse prevention or treatment; and
(vii) Legal aid.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 05 - SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.05.14 - Adult High School Pilot Program › Section 13A.05.14.04 - Program Requirements

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A. A pilot established under the Program shall:
(1) Operate from a fixed physical location;
(2) Offer wraparound services necessary for the adult learner;
(3) Grant a Maryland high school diploma on completion of the required course of study;
(4) Adopt written standards for the admission and dismissal of students;
(5) Comply with the requirements of §504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and
(6) Provide accommodations equal to those a student would qualify for under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act if the student has a disability with an educational impact.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 05 - SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.05.14 - Adult High School Pilot Program › Section 13A.05.14.05 - Operator Qualifications

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A. The operator of a pilot established under the Program shall:
(1) Be registered as a nonprofit organization in the State;
(2) Have previous experience and measured success in providing education or workforce development services, including industry certification and job placement services, to adult learners who have been limited by educational disadvantages, a disability, a criminal record, or similar barriers to employment opportunities;
(3) Have secured financing to develop or the capability to secure financing for the development of a physical site for the pilot; and
(4) Hire appropriately trained instructional personnel.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 05 - SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.05.14 - Adult High School Pilot Program › Section 13A.05.14.06 - Advisory Board

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A. An advisory board shall govern a pilot established under the Program.
B. Membership.
(1) The advisory board shall consist of at least 11 and no more than 25 members.
(2) Of the advisory board members:
(a) One member shall be appointed by the Department;
(b) One member shall be appointed by the Maryland Department of Labor; and
(c) The remaining members shall be selected in accordance with the bylaws of the pilot.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 05 - SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.05.14 - Adult High School Pilot Program › Section 13A.05.14.07 - Considerations for Approval

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A. The Department, in consultation with the Maryland Department of Labor, may approve up to six pilots under the Program.
B. When considering whether to approve a pilot under §A of this regulation, 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 pilots; and
(3) Approve one pilot in a rural area for each two pilots approved in urban areas.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 05 - SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.05.14 - Adult High School Pilot Program › Section 13A.05.14.08 - Application

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A. The Department, in consultation with the Maryland Department of Labor, will periodically post a solicitation for a pilot.
B. In response to a solicitation under §A of this regulation, an eligible organization that seeks approval to establish a pilot through the Program shall submit a detailed application that includes:
(1) A description and background of the pilot operator or operators;
(2) A program description;
(3) The pilot's bylaws;
(4) The proposed curriculum and performance standards that align with Maryland high school graduation requirements and the Maryland College and Career Ready Standards;
(5) Initial student intake assessment procedures;
(6) Plans for the provision of remedial instruction, if necessary;
(7) Plans for working with students with disabilities and providing accommodations for qualified students as required under Regulation .04 of this chapter.;
(8) A description of assessment instruments and procedures for measuring student progress and college and career readiness;
(9) A description of any programs or partnerships with organizations or businesses for providing job skills, industry certifications, or higher education credits;
(10) The wraparound services offered;
(11) A description of the advisory and coaching services that provide support for students to establish career pathways in high need and growth industries and make effective transitions into postsecondary education and industry credentialing opportunities;
(12) The pilot's governance plan;
(13) A detailed budget for the initial 3-year operating period that demonstrates the pilot's financial self-sufficiency; and
(14) Plans for working with English learners.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 05 - SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.05.14 - Adult High School Pilot Program › Section 13A.05.14.09 - Approval

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A. Within 60 days of the receipt of a plan submitted under Regulation .08 of this chapter:
(1) The Department, in consultation with the Maryland Department of Labor, shall approve or disapprove the curriculum; and
(2) If the curriculum is approved, the Department, in consultation with the Maryland Department of Labor, shall approve or disapprove the applicant's plan.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 05 - SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.05.14 - Adult High School Pilot Program › Section 13A.05.14.10 - Waivers

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A. Within 30 days of approval of the pilot, the operator may request waivers from certain regulations.
B. Except as provided in §C of this regulation, the State Board of Education shall grant an approved pilot a waiver from any regulation that conflicts with the purpose and goals of the pilot's plan, including the student service requirement set forth in COMAR 13A.03.02.05.
C. A waiver may not be granted related to assessment requirements in COMAR 13A.03.02.06.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 05 - SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.05.14 - Adult High School Pilot Program › Section 13A.05.14.11 - Funding

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A. The operator or advisory board of a pilot may apply for and accept donations, grants, or other financial assistance from a government entity or any nonprofit or other private organization.
B. The Program may provide grants to pilots approved and operating in accordance with these regulations, if funding is available.
C. A pilot established under the Program is not a public school for public financing purposes under Education Article, Title 5, Annotated Code of Maryland.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 05 - SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.05.14 - Adult High School Pilot Program › Section 13A.05.14.12 - Evaluation

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A. An operator shall conduct an evaluation of the pilot each year. After receiving approval of the advisory board, the operator shall submit an evaluation report to the Department and the Maryland Department of Labor for the prior fiscal year that includes:
(1) Academic and career progress of each student enrolled in the pilot; and
(2) The pilot's fiscal year financial report.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 05 - SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.05.14 - Adult High School Pilot Program › Section 13A.05.14.13 - Termination

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A. If the Department and the Maryland Department of Labor determine that the pilot is not effective after a period of corrective action required under Regulation .12C of this chapter, they shall send written notice to the operator that the pilot has been terminated.
B. Any termination notice shall address any remaining issues for any enrolled students and existing funding.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 06 - SUPPORTING PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.06.01 - Programs for Food and Nutrition › Section 13A.06.01.01 - Scope

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A. Program Standards. The Department shall administer the following food and nutrition programs according to the following federal laws and the implementing regulations, which are incorporated by reference:
(1) National School Lunch Program, 42 U.S.C. §§
											1751"1760, 1769a, and 1779, and 7 CFR Part 210 ;
(2) Special Milk Program, 42 U.S.C. §§
											1772 and 1779, and 7 CFR Part 215 ;
(3) School Breakfast Program, 42 U.S.C. §§
											1773 and 1779, and 7 CFR Part 220 ;
(4) Summer Food Service Program, 42 U.S.C. §§
											1758, 1761, and 1762a, and 7 CFR Part 225 ;
(5) Child and Adult Care Food Program, 42 U.S.C. §§
											1758, 1759a, 1762a, 1765, 1766, and 1766a, and 7 CFR Part 226;
(6) Nutrition Education and Training Program, 42 U.S.C. §
											1788, and 7 CFR Part 227 ;
(7) State Administrative Expense Funds, 42 U.S.C. §§
											1776 and 1779, and 7 CFR Part 235 ;
(8) Cash in Lieu of Donated Foods, 42 U.S.C. §§
											1751, 1755, 1762a, 1765, 1766, and 1779, and 7 CFR Part 240;
(9) Determining Eligibility for Free and Reduced Price Meals and Free Milk in Schools, 42 U.S.C. §§
											1751- 1752, 1758, 1759a, 1760, 1772-1773, and 1779, and 7 CFR Part 245 ; and
(10) Food Distribution Program, 42 U.S.C. §§
											1751, 1755, 1758, 1760 - 1762a, and 1766, and 7 CFR Part 250.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 06 - SUPPORTING PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.06.01 - Programs for Food and Nutrition › Section 13A.06.01.02 - Definitions

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A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
B. Terms Defined.
(1) "Administrative hearing" means the fair hearing provided upon request to:
(a) An institution that has been given notice by the Department of any action or proposed action that will affect their participation or reimbursement under any of the programs listed in Regulation .01 of this chapter, in accordance with 7 CFR §
												226.6(k) and Regulation .03A of this chapter; or
(b) A principal or individual responsible for an institution's serious deficiency after the responsible individual has been given a notice of intent to disqualify them from any of the programs listed in Regulation .01 of this Chapter.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 06 - SUPPORTING PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.06.01 - Programs for Food and Nutrition › Section 13A.06.01.03 - Program Hearing Procedures

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A. Actions Subject to an Administrative Hearing Upon Request. An institution or local educational agency may request a hearing to review the following actions by the Department:
(1) For all programs:
(a) Denial of an institution's or local educational agency's application for participation in a program;
(b) Denial of an application submitted by an institution or local educational agency on behalf of a facility to participate in the program;
(c) Denial of an advance payment;
(d) Denial of all or part of a claim for reimbursement, except for late submission;
(e) Denial by the Department to forward to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, an exception request by an institution or local educational agency for payment of a late claim or request for an upward adjustment to a claim;
(f) Demand for the remittance of an overpayment;
(g) Withholding payment, if applicable;
(h) Any other action of the Department affecting the participation of an institution or local educational agency in the program or the institution's claim for reimbursement under the Program; and
(i) A demand for recovery of funds determined to have been illicitly or inappropriately obtained as determined by a federal audit conducted by the USDA Office of Inspector General (OIG) or other authorized audit/oversight agency;
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 06 - SUPPORTING PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.06.02 - Prekindergarten Programs › Section 13A.06.02.01 - Scope and Purpose

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A. This chapter applies to all publicly funded prekindergarten programs for all eligible 4-year-old children, as defined in Education Article, §
									7-101.1(a)(3), Annotated Code of Maryland, administered by local boards of education or qualified vendors.
B. The overall goal of the prekindergarten program is to provide learning experiences to help children develop and maintain school readiness skills necessary for successful school performance.
C. Local boards of education shall provide prekindergarten programs to accommodate all eligible 4-year-old children seeking enrollment in public school programs.
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A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
B. Terms Defined.
(1) "Accredited" means meets standards of high quality set by the Department's Early Childhood Accreditation Program Standards or by an accrediting organization recognized by the Department.
(2) "Bridge to Excellence Master Plan" means the comprehensive master plan required by Education Article, §
										5-401, Annotated Code of Maryland.
(3) "Department" means the Maryland State Department of Education.
(4) "CDA" means the Child Development Associate Credential.
(5) "Economically disadvantaged background" means a family whose income would make a child eligible for free or reduced price meals based on eligibility requirements established by the United States Department of Agriculture if the child were in kindergarten.
(6) "Eligibility" means meeting the criteria for enrollment into prekindergarten as stated in Regulation .03A of this chapter.
(7) "Head Start" means a federally sponsored preschool program for children 3 years old to 5 years old from low income families that is licensed by Child Care Administration or administered by local boards of education.
(8) "Homeless student" means a child or youth who lacks a fixed, regular, or adequate nighttime place of residence as defined in COMAR 13A.05.09.02C.
(9) "Maryland Common Core State Curriculum" means measurable statements of what students should know and be able to do within a content area as defined and approved for prekindergarten by the Department in collaboration with local school systems.
(10) Prekindergarten" means a publicly funded program for all eligible 4-year-olds focusing on social/emotional, physical, and cognitive development as described in the Maryland Common Core State Curriculum.
(11) "Qualified vendor" means a State or nationally accredited child care program or an approved nonpublic school that:
(a) Is partnering with a local school system through a memorandum of agreement; and
(b) Meets the requirements of Regulation .05 of this chapter.
(12) "School readiness" means the stage of early development that enables an individual child to engage in and benefit from early learning experiences. As a result of family nurturing and interactions with others, a young child in this stage has reached certain levels of social and emotional development, cognition and general knowledge, language development, and physical well-being and motor development. School readiness acknowledges individual approaches toward learning as well as the unique experiences and backgrounds of each child.
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A. A local school system shall enroll in prekindergarten all 4-year-old applicants who are from families with economically disadvantaged backgrounds or who are homeless.
B. For vacancies remaining after compliance with §A of this regulation a local school system may enroll 4-year-old applicants who are not from families with economically disadvantaged backgrounds but who represent a student population that exhibits a lack of school readiness.
C. Prekindergarten Programs for 3-Year-Old Children.
(1) A local school system or qualified vendor may establish a prekindergarten program enrolling 3-year-old applicants who are from economically disadvantaged or homeless families, or who represent a student population that exhibits a lack of school readiness.
(2) A local school system shall be in compliance with 34 CFR §
											300.115(a)(b) and COMAR 13A.05.01.10C regarding children with disabilities.
(3) A prekindergarten program for 3-year-old children shall meet the requirements of Regulation .05 of this chapter.
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A. A local school system shall develop a facilities plan identifying appropriate sites to ensure that a publicly funded prekindergarten program is available to all eligible 4-year-old children in its jurisdiction.
B. The facilities plan may include local school system memorandums of agreement with qualified vendors and Head Start to provide prekindergarten program services that meet the local school system responsibilities in accordance with Regulation .05 of this chapter.
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A local school system shall:
A. A local school system shall:
(1) Develop and maintain a policy for determining the eligibility and selection of prekindergarten sites as well as the eligibility of 4-year-old students for prekindergarten programs consistent with the requirements of this chapter;
(2) Develop criteria in reference to Regulation .03B and C of this chapter that establishes procedures to include children in the prekindergarten program who are not eligible under Regulation .03A of this chapter;
(3) Operate the prekindergarten educational program 5 days per week for a minimum of 2.5 hours per day consistent with the school calendar approved by the local board;
(4) Analyze the Department-approved kindergarten assessment system information described in COMAR 13A.08.01.02C -3 to evaluate the effectiveness of the prekindergarten program, and make necessary adjustments to the prekindergarten instructional program;
(5) Provide data in the Bridge to Excellence Master Plan needs assessment to indicate progress on prekindergarten program goals;
(6) Provide staffing for each session of prekindergarten to include a teacher who possesses a current State professional certificate in early childhood education and a para-professional with a minimum of a high school diploma, or its equivalent, or a CDA;
(7) Align each prekindergarten program with the Maryland Common Core State Curriculum;
(8) Based on the September 30 enrollment count, maintain an average staff to student ratio of 1:10 with an average of 20 students per classroom; and
(9) Provide responses to Department requests for information and data related to the operation of the prekindergarten program.
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A. The following regulations have been established by the State Superintendent of Schools to govern the athletic program for all high school students in Maryland public secondary schools which are members of the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA).
B. Local school systems may adopt rules governing their athletic programs that are more restrictive than those of the MPSSAA. Less restrictive rules may not be adopted.
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Student eligibility for participation in interscholastic athletics at the high school level shall be based on the following criteria:
A. Students shall be officially registered and attending the member MPSSAA school they are authorized to attend under regulations of the local school system. They may represent only the school in which they are registered and at which it is anticipated they will complete their graduation requirements.
B. Each local school system shall establish standards of participation which assure that students involved in interscholastic athletics are making satisfactory progress toward graduation.
C. Students who are 19 years old or older as of August 31 are ineligible to participate in interscholastic athletics.
D. Students in grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 may participate in interscholastic athletic contests for a maximum of four seasons in any one sport.
E. Middle, intermediate, or junior high school students are not eligible to compete or practice with high school teams. However, ninth grade public school students who reside in the attendance area of a high school organized grades 10-12 may participate in the interscholastic athletic program of that high school.
F. Students shall maintain amateur status as defined by Regulation .10 of this chapter.
G. Students, while participating on a school team, are permitted to participate on sports teams outside of school during the high school sport's season. This participation shall meet the following criteria:
(1) The outside participation may not conflict with the practice or contests schedule of the school including district, regional, and State championship play unless prior written approval has been obtained from the school principal and coach;
(2) Students who elect to participate on an outside team and do not participate and practice with the school team throughout the designated sport's season are ineligible to represent the school in all contests that determine a county, district, regional, or State championship during that sport season.
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Member MPSSAA schools shall conduct all interscholastic athletic contests and practice sessions in accordance with the following:
A. The sports seasons shall be defined as follows:
(1) "Fall" means the 6th Wednesday following the first Sunday of July, until the final date of the local, conference, district, regional, or State tournament.
(2) "Winter" means November 15th until the final date of the local, conference, district, regional, or State tournament.
(3) "Spring" means March 1st until the final date of the local, conference, district, regional, or State tournament.
(4) When November 15th or March 1st falls on Sunday, practice will start the preceding Saturday.
(5) Sanctioned Events. Local school systems may approve the participation of member schools to practice and compete in sanctioned National Federation of High Schools (NFHS) and MPSSAA events outside the defined sport season.
(6) Required Practice. A member MPSSAA school may not participate in a regularly scheduled game until at least 20 calendar days have elapsed after and including the first day of practice. Golf is the only exception to this regulation.
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The regulations given below are established for all MPSSAA interscholastic sports:
A. Equal Opportunity for Participation.
(1) Students may not be excluded on the basis of sex from overall equal opportunity to participate in athletic programs. If a school sponsors a team in a particular sport for members of one sex but sponsors no such team for members of the opposite sex, and before July 1, 1975, overall opportunities for members of the excluded sex have been limited, the excluded sex shall be allowed to try out for the team.
(2) Athletics Equity for Students with Disabilities.
(a) Students who meet the eligibility requirements of Regulation .02 of this chapter may not be excluded on the basis of disability from the opportunity to try out for and if selected, participate in mainstream interscholastic athletic programs.
(b) Member MPSSAA schools shall provide reasonable accommodations necessary to provide students with disabilities with equal opportunities to participate to the fullest extent possible in mainstream athletic programs.
(c) Students with disabilities who meet the eligibility requirements of Regulation .02 of this chapter may be excluded from mainstream athletic programs if inclusion:
(i) Presents an objective safety risk to the student or others based on an individualized assessment of the student; or
(ii) Fundamentally alters the nature of the school's mainstream athletic program.
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A. Failure to comply with these regulations shall constitute a violation which will result in the following penalties against the member MPSSAA school and either the student or the coach, or both. Depending upon the severity of the violation, more than one penalty may be imposed against the member MPSSAA school, student, or coach, or all of the above. Penalties shall be imposed in the order listed below:
(1) Against a member MPSSAA school:
(a) First - Declare forfeit of all games in which the violation occurred.
(b) Second - Declare the member MPSSAA school ineligible for championship honors for the current school year in the sport in which the violation occurred.
(c) Third - Declare the member MPSSAA school on probation for one school year which shall render the school ineligible to compete in any approved State meet or tournament for that year.
(d) Fourth - Impose additional penalties as may seem justified in the particular case considered.
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A. For the purpose of parity in competition in meets and tournaments administered by the MPSSAA, member schools shall be divided into classifications based on enrollment. If, in this calculation, two or more schools with equal enrollments fall between two classifications, they shall be placed in the lower classification.
B. The local superintendent of schools shall submit to the MPSSAA Executive Director a report on the actual school enrollment of students in Grades 9, 10, and 11 in each of the member MPSSAA schools as of September 30, in each even-numbered year. The MPSSAA Executive Director and Classification Committee shall present a recommendation for classification of member schools for each MPSSAA-administered sport to the MPSSAA Board of Control for adoption. Classification shall be determined every 2 years based on the September 30 enrollment of the previous year.
C. When the MPSSAA Board of Control adopts classifications for member schools, the classifications shall remain in effect for the next 2 school years.
D. A new member MPSSAA school that opens or a member school whose enrollment is significantly changed by growth or consolidation during the two-year period shall be placed in the proper classification by the Classification Committee. "Significantly changed" means a decrease or an increase in enrollment of more than 25 percent. This new placement shall affect only the involved school and may not affect the classification of other member schools.
E. When a member MPSSAA school does not have all three grades included in the enrollment figures upon which the classification is based in the even-numbered year, but will have all three grades in the following odd-numbered year when classification becomes effective, the enrollment figure shall include the existing grades and average of the current class sizes applied to each projected grade.