§ 8–105

Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.

Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 8-105 (2026)

Title 8. Special Programs for Exceptional Children

Subtitle 1. Disadvantaged Children

Each county board that applies for State funds under this subtitle shall include a comprehensive compensatory education plan in its application that:

(1)

Emphasizes a preventive program aimed at disadvantaged or potentially disadvantaged children; and

(2)

Has as an ultimate goal:

(i)

Teaching disadvantaged or potentially disadvantaged children to read;

(ii)

Awakening their interest in learning;

(iii)

Giving them a sense of success in school achievement;

(iv)

Preventing their alienation from the school; and

(v)

Preventing their early departure from school.