The Department, in consultation with the Maryland Department of Labor, may approve up to six pilots. A pilot established under the Program shall: Operate from a fixed physical location; Enroll students who: Are 21 years old or older; Do not have a high school diploma; and Did not complete the requirements for high school graduation through GED testing or a National External Diploma program; Enroll a maximum of 350 students; Offer wraparound services necessary for the adult learner; and Grant a Maryland high school diploma on completion of the required course of study. When considering whether to approve a pilot under this section, the Department and the Maryland Department of Labor shall: Give priority to a pilot located in a county or geographic area located within a county that has a high school attainment rate that is lower than the State average high school attainment rate; Consider geographic diversity in locations for the pilots; and Approve one pilot in a rural area for each two pilots approved in urban areas. A pilot established under the Program is not a public school for public financing purposes under Title 5 of this article.