(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) “At-risk youth” means an individual who meets at least two of the eligibility criteria determined by the Department and an operator that may include:
(1) Being eligible for free or reduced price meals;
(2) A record of suspensions, office referrals, or chronic truancy;
(3) A failure to achieve a proficient or advanced level on State assessments in reading or mathematics, or both;
(5) A referral from a teacher, counselor, social worker, or community-based service organization;
(6) The head of household is a single parent;
(7) The head of household is not a custodial parent;
(8) The adjusted gross family income is below the federally established poverty guidelines;
(9) The family receives temporary cash assistance under the State Family Investment Program; or
(10) A member of the family has been incarcerated.
(c) “Board” means the Board of Trustees of Residential Boarding Education Programs.
(d) “Operator” means a private nonprofit or public entity that develops and operates a program.
(e) “Program” means a residential boarding education program that includes:
(1) A remedial curriculum for middle school grades;
(2) A college-preparatory curriculum for high school grades;
(3) Extracurricular activities such as athletics and cultural events;
(4) College admissions counseling;
(5) Health and mental health services;
(7) Community service opportunities; and
(8) A residential student life program.
Credits
Added by Acts 2006, c. 397, § 1, eff. July 1, 2006. Amended by Acts 2017, c. 323, § 1, eff. July 1, 2017; Acts 2017, c. 324, § 1, eff. July 1, 2017.
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
