The purpose of a community school is to help students and families overcome the in–school and out–of–school barriers that prevent children from learning and succeeding over the course of their lives by having an integrated focus on academics, health and social services, youth and community development, and family and community engagement.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education
Section 9.9-103 - Established; Responsibilities
Section 9.9-104 - Community School Coordinator
Section 9.9-105 - School-Community Partnership
Section 9.9-106 - Approval and Implementation
Section 9.9-107 - Funding; Eligible Interventions; Academic Services; Assistance and Support