# Education (GED)

## Title 18. Student Financial Assistance

### Subtitle 27. Teacher Development and Retention Program

#### Section 18-2701

(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.

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