The Department, in consultation with the Maryland Department of Labor, may approve up to six pilots under the Program. When considering whether to approve a pilot under §A of this regulation, 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 pilots; and Approve one pilot in a rural area for each two pilots approved in urban areas.