§ 8-701. Definitions.

   (a) In general. -- In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) At-risk youth. -- "At-risk youth" means an individual who meets at least two of the eligibility criteria determined by the Department and an operator that may include:

   (1) Being eligible for free or reduced price meals;

   (2) A record of suspensions, office referrals, or chronic truancy;

   (3) A failure to achieve a proficient or advanced level on State assessments in reading or mathematics, or both;

   (4) Having a disability;

   (5) A referral from a teacher, counselor, social worker, or community-based service organization;

   (6) The head of household is a single parent;

   (7) The head of household is not a custodial parent;

   (8) The adjusted gross family income is below the federally established poverty guidelines;

   (9) The family receives temporary cash assistance under the State Family Investment Program; or

   (10) A member of the family has been incarcerated.

(c) Board. -- "Board" means the Board of Trustees of Residential Boarding Education Programs.

(d) Operator. -- "Operator" means a private nonprofit or public entity that develops and operates a program.

(e) Program. -- "Program" means a residential boarding education program that includes:

   (1) A remedial curriculum for middle school grades;

   (2) A college-preparatory curriculum for high school grades;

   (3) Extracurricular activities such as athletics and cultural events;

   (4) College admissions counseling;

   (5) Health and mental health services;

   (6) Tutoring;

   (7) Community service opportunities; and

   (8) A residential student life program.

HISTORY: 2006, ch. 397.