# Economic Development (GEC)

## Title 5. Economic Development and Financial Assistance Programs

### Subtitle 3. Maryland Economic Development Assistance Authority and Fund

#### Section 5-343

In making child care special loans, the Department shall consider:

(1) community need;

(2) community income, with priority given to those communities with the lowest median family income;

(3) care for children with teenage parents in school or training;

(4) care for children with special needs; and

(5) infant care.

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Md. Code Ann., Econ. Dev. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)