(a) The Office shall award a program that participates in the Maryland EXCELS Program a bonus:
(1) On initial publication of a quality rating level 1, 2, 3, or 4;
(2) On each publication of a higher quality rating level after the initial publication;
(3) On initial publication of a quality rating level 5; and
(4) Annually on renewal and republication of a quality rating level 5.
(b) (1) The Governor shall appropriate in fiscal year 2023 $5,000,000.
(2) For each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028, funding for the program shall increase by 10% over the prior fiscal year.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education
Title 9.5 - Division of Early Childhood Development
Subtitle 9 - Child Care Support Programs
Section 9.5-901 - "Office" Defined
Section 9.5-902 - Child Care Accreditation Support Fund -- Uses
Section 9.5-903 - Child Care Incentive Grant Program -- Funding for Purchases
Section 9.5-905 - Child Care Career and Professional Development Fund -- Award of Funding -- Uses
Section 9.5-906 - Bonus Awards to Programs Participating in Maryland Excels Program
Section 9.5-907 - Priority in Providing Awards to Certain Child Care Providers or Programs
Section 9.5-908 - Department's Primary Contact Employee -- Duties