Section 8-604 – Hearing Aid Loans
(a) The Program shall lend a suitable hearing aid to a parent or legal guardian of an eligible individual who has no immediate access to a hearing aid on receipt of: (1) A prescription from an otolaryngologist or a licensed audiologist; and (2) Any documents required by the Program to prove that the individual is an eligible individual […]
Section 8-605 – Regulations
The State Board shall adopt regulations to implement the provisions of this subtitle, including regulations that: (1) For the purpose of implementing § 8–604(a) of this subtitle, identify the types of documents that the Program may require a parent or legal guardian to submit to prove that an individual is an eligible individual who has no […]
Section 8-606 – Annual Reports
(a) Beginning in 2011, no later than December 31 each year, the State Superintendent shall submit a report to the Governor and, subject to § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly regarding the implementation of this subtitle. (b) The annual report shall include the following information: (1) The number and ages of individuals who received […]
Section 8-701 – Definitions
(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 […]
Section 8-702 – Establishment and Operation
A residential boarding education program for at-risk youth shall be operated under the supervision of the Department.
Section 8-703 – Eligibility
(a) A student shall be eligible to participate in a program if the student is: (1) A disadvantaged child as defined in § 8–101 of this title; (2) An at–risk youth; (3) A resident of the State; and (4) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, enrolled in grade 5 or grade 6. (b) Notwithstanding subsection (a)(4) of this […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.