# Education (GED)

## Title 8. Special Programs for Exceptional Children

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

#### Section 8-705

(a) The Board shall govern a program.

(b)

  (1) The Board consists of 25 members.

  (2) Of the 25 members:

    (i) 5 shall be appointed by the Governor, with the advice of the State Superintendent and the advice and consent of the Senate; and

    (ii) 20 shall be selected in accordance with the charter and bylaws of the program.

(c)

  (1) The term of a member is 3 years.

  (2) The terms of the members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on July 1, 2006.

  (3) At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed or selected and qualifies.

  (4) A member may not serve for more than 3 consecutive full terms.

  (5) A vacancy shall be filled in the same manner in which the vacating member was appointed or selected.

(d) The Board shall determine its officers.

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