# Education (GED)

## Title 9.5. Division of Early Childhood Development

### Subtitle 6. Child Care Quality Incentive Grant Program

#### Section 9.5-603

(a) The State Superintendent may delegate the authority to approve direct incentive grants to any board that exists or may be created in the Department.

(b) A direct incentive grant made under this subtitle shall be awarded as an incentive for a child care provider to improve the quality of care being provided to children through the purchase of supplies, materials, and equipment.

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