§ 9.5-906
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 9.5-906 (2026)
Title 9.5. Division of Early Childhood Development
Subtitle 9. Child Care Support Programs
§ 9.5-906LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Office shall award a program that participates in the Maryland EXCELS Program a bonus:
(1)
On initial publication of a quality rating level 1, 2, 3, or 4;
(2)
On each publication of a higher quality rating level after the initial publication;
(3)
On initial publication of a quality rating level 5; and
(4)
Annually on renewal and republication of a quality rating level 5.
(b)
(1)
The Governor shall appropriate in fiscal year 2023 $5,000,000.
(2)
For each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028, funding for the program shall increase by 10% over the prior fiscal year.