In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. “College partner” means an institution of higher education that: Has received a certificate of approval from the Commission under Title 11, Subtitle 2 of this article; Has entered into a memorandum of understanding with a P–TECH school; Helps to develop and coordinate the pathway sequence; and Provides student support services to P–TECH students. “Commission” means the Maryland Higher Education Commission. “County board” includes a consortium of county boards that have an agreement to operate a P–TECH school that serves the students in the local school systems that are part of the consortium. “Industry partner” means an employer that: Has entered into a memorandum of understanding with a P–TECH school; Helps develop and coordinate the pathway sequence; and Provides mentoring and internship opportunities for P–TECH students. “P–TECH school” means a Pathways in Technology Early College High school that: Is a public secondary school selected by the Department; Partners with a college partner; Partners with an industry partner; and Has executed a memorandum of understanding in accordance with § 7–1802(b)(2) of this subtitle. “P–TECH school costs” means the following costs of operating a P–TECH school and offering and administering a pathway sequence: Additional staff for the P–TECH school to implement the pathway sequence; Instructional support services including professional development for staff for the pathway sequence, pathway sequence materials, additional teacher planning, and additional coordination; Extended day programs; Student support services including counseling, tutoring, student career exploration, and student events relating to a pathway sequence; Student textbooks, materials, or technology that a student is required to use as part of the pathway sequence; and Transportation services. “P–TECH student” means a student enrolled in a P–TECH school. “Pathway sequence” means a curriculum or course of study at a P–TECH school that leads to a high school diploma and an associate’s degree that may be completed within a 6–year time period. “Program” means the Pathways in Technology Early College High School Program.