Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 7 - Residential Boarding Education Programs for At-Risk Youth
Section 8-703 - Eligibility

(a)    A student shall be eligible to participate in a program if the student is:
        (1)    A disadvantaged child as defined in § 8–101 of this title;
        (2)    An at–risk youth;
        (3)    A resident of the State; and
        (4)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, enrolled in grade 5 or grade 6.
    (b)    Notwithstanding subsection (a)(4) of this section, a student enrolled in grade 7 or higher shall be eligible to participate in a program if:
        (1)    The student is otherwise eligible under subsection (a) of this section; and
        (2)    An operator files an appropriate plan under § 8–704.1 of this subtitle.

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