§ 8-703. Eligibility.

MD Educ Code § 8-703 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    A student shall be eligible to participate in a program if the student is:

(1)    A disadvantaged child as defined in § 8–101 of this title;

(2)    An at–risk youth;

(3)    A resident of the State; and

(4)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, enrolled in grade 5 or grade 6.

(b)    Notwithstanding subsection (a)(4) of this section, a student enrolled in grade 7 or higher shall be eligible to participate in a program if:

(1)    The student is otherwise eligible under subsection (a) of this section; and

(2)    An operator files an appropriate plan under § 8–704.1 of this subtitle.