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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".08" citation="COMAR 13A.05.14.08" title_num="13A" subtitle_num="05" chapter_num="14" heading="Application.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The Department, in consultation with the Maryland Department of Labor, will periodically post a solicitation for a pilot.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>In response to a solicitation under §A of this regulation, an eligible organization that seeks approval to establish a pilot through the Program shall submit a detailed application that includes:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A description and background of the pilot operator or operators;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>A program description;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>The pilot’s bylaws;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>The proposed curriculum and performance standards that align with Maryland high school graduation requirements and the Maryland College and Career Ready Standards;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Initial student intake assessment procedures;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Plans for the provision of remedial instruction, if necessary;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>Plans for working with students with disabilities and providing accommodations for qualified students as required under Regulation .04 of this chapter.;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>A description of assessment instruments and procedures for measuring student progress and college and career readiness;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(9)">
      <text>A description of any programs or partnerships with organizations or businesses for providing job skills, industry certifications, or higher education credits;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(10)">
      <text>The wraparound services offered;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(11)">
      <text>A description of the advisory and coaching services that provide support for students to establish career pathways in high need and growth industries and make effective transitions into postsecondary education and industry credentialing opportunities;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(12)">
      <text>The pilot’s governance plan;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(13)">
      <text>A detailed budget for the initial 3-year operating period that demonstrates the pilot’s financial self-sufficiency; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(14)">
      <text>Plans for working with English learners.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>