Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 7 - Residential Boarding Education Programs for At-Risk Youth
Section 8-704.1 - Program for Youth Grade 7 or Higher

(a)    The Department may contract with an operator who meets the requirements of § 8–704 of this subtitle to provide at–risk youth in the State enrolled in grade 7 or higher with the opportunity to participate in a program.
    (b)    The program under this section may be a part of the program under § 8–704 of this subtitle.
    (c)    The operator shall submit a plan to the Department to enroll students in grade 7 or higher that includes:
        (1)    All grade levels from which students shall be enrolled;
        (2)    The time frame during which enrollment shall occur;
        (3)    The circumstances under which an operator shall enroll students;
        (4)    The process by which students shall be selected;
        (5)    If applicable, a description of how students shall be integrated into an existing educational curriculum and residential student life; and
        (6)    Any other information requested by the Department.
    (d)    The Department shall review and approve the plan if it is consistent with the educational purposes of this subtitle.