# Education (GED)

## Title 9. Maryland Public Charter School Program

### Subtitle 1

#### Section 9-102.3

(a) In accordance with Sec. 9-104 of this title, a county board may grant a waiver from Sec. 9-102(3) of this title to:

  (1) A converted public charter school that:

    (i) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, provides guaranteed placement through a lottery to students who live within the geographic attendance area established by the county board;

    (ii) Is a low-performing school as identified by the county board;

    (iii) Is above the county average rate for the percentage of students who are eligible for free and reduced price meals; and

    (iv) Meets a strategic need of the local school system, as identified in the county board's public charter school policy developed under Sec. 9-110 of this title, that shall include at least one of the following elements:

      (1) Serving a high-need population;

      (2) Increasing student performance;

      (3) Increasing enrollment; or

      (4) Increasing student diversity; or

  (2) A converted public charter school that is seeking renewal of an existing charter contract that was granted under item (1) of this subsection.

(b) If a public charter school does not fill 100% of its available space under subsection (a)(1) of this section, the public charter school shall admit students on a lottery basis to its remaining available space.

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