# Education (GED)

## Title 8. Special Programs for Exceptional Children

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

#### Section 8-703

(a) A student shall be eligible to participate in a program if the student is:

  (1) A disadvantaged child as defined in Sec. 8-101 of this title;

  (2) An at-risk youth;

  (3) A resident of the State; and

  (4) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, enrolled in grade 5 or grade 6.

(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a)(4) of this section, a student enrolled in grade 7 or higher shall be eligible to participate in a program if:

  (1) The student is otherwise eligible under subsection (a) of this section; and

  (2) An operator files an appropriate plan under Sec. 8-704.1 of this subtitle.

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