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

(b)    “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” means the Board of Trustees of Residential Boarding Education Programs.

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

(e)    “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.