# Education (GED)

## Title 8. Special Programs for Exceptional Children

### Subtitle 7. Residential Boarding Education Programs for At-Risk Youth

#### Section 8-701

(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) "At-risk youth" means an individual who meets at least two of the eligibility criteria determined by the Department and an operator that may include:

  (1) Being eligible for free or reduced price meals;

  (2) A record of suspensions, office referrals, or chronic truancy;

  (3) A failure to achieve a proficient or advanced level on State assessments in reading or mathematics, or both;

  (4) Having a disability;

  (5) A referral from a teacher, counselor, social worker, or community-based service organization;

  (6) The head of household is a single parent;

  (7) The head of household is not a custodial parent;

  (8) The adjusted gross family income is below the federally established poverty guidelines;

  (9) The family receives temporary cash assistance under the State Family Investment Program; or

  (10) A member of the family has been incarcerated.

(c) "Board" means the Board of Trustees of Residential Boarding Education Programs.

(d) "Operator" means a private nonprofit or public entity that develops and operates a program.

(e) "Program" means a residential boarding education program that includes:

  (1) A remedial curriculum for middle school grades;

  (2) A college-preparatory curriculum for high school grades;

  (3) Extracurricular activities such as athletics and cultural events;

  (4) College admissions counseling;

  (5) Health and mental health services;

  (6) Tutoring;

  (7) Community service opportunities; and

  (8) A residential student life program.

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