§ 18–2701

Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.

Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 18-2701 (2026)

Title 18. Student Financial Assistance

Subtitle 27. Teacher Development and Retention Program

(a)

In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b)

“Eligible individual” means an individual who is:

(1)

Enrolled in the first or second year at an institution of initial eligibility; and

(2)

Interested in pursuing a career in the teaching profession.

(c)

“Fund” means the Teacher Development and Retention Fund established under this subtitle.

(d)

“Institution of initial eligibility” means:

(1)

An institution of higher education in the State where at least 40% of the attendees receive federal Pell Grants; or

(2)

A community college established under Title 16 of this article.

(e)

“Program” means the Teacher Development and Retention Program established under this subtitle.