Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 9 - Child Care Support Programs
Section 9.5-904 - Maryland Child Care Credential Program -- Individual Application for Credentials -- Award of Bonus or Voucher

(a)    There is a Maryland Child Care Credential Program.
    (b)    An individual may apply to the Office for a staff credential, including a child development associate credential, or an administrator credential under this subsection.
    (c)    If a person pursues, obtains, or already holds an Office approved credential, the Office may award to the individual:
        (1)    An achievement bonus;
        (2)    A training reimbursement; or
        (3)    A training voucher.
    (d)    (1)    The Governor shall appropriate $4,000,000 for the program for fiscal year 2021.
        (2)    For each of fiscal years 2022 through 2024, funding for the program shall increase by 10% over the prior fiscal year.

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