Regulation .03 Student Eligibility.
Regulation .03 Student Eligibility.LinkCopy Citation
A.
A local school system shall enroll in prekindergarten all 4-year-old applicants who are from families with economically disadvantaged backgrounds or who are homeless.
B.
For vacancies remaining after compliance with §A of this regulation a local school system may enroll 4-year-old applicants who are not from families with economically disadvantaged backgrounds but who represent a student population that exhibits a lack of school readiness.
C.
Prekindergarten Programs for 3-Year-Old Children.
(1)
A local school system or qualified vendor may establish a prekindergarten program enrolling 3-year-old applicants who are from economically disadvantaged or homeless families, or who represent a student population that exhibits a lack of school readiness.
(2)
A local school system shall be in compliance with 34 CFR §300.115(a)(b) and COMAR 13A.05.01.10 regarding children with disabilities.
(3)
A prekindergarten program for 3-year-old children shall meet the requirements of Regulation .05 of this chapter.