Md. Code, Education § 18-2701
This is the official text of Md. Code, Education § 18-2701, part of Maryland’s Code, Education — governs public schools and universities in Maryland.
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§18–2701.
Official statutory text
§18–2701. IN EFFECT
// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2030 PER CHAPTERS 185 AND 186 OF 2024 //
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) “Eligible individual” means an individual who is:
(1) Enrolled in the first or second year at an institution of initial eligibility; and
(2) Interested in pursuing a career in the teaching profession.
(c) “Fund” means the Teacher Development and Retention Fund established under this subtitle.
(d) “Institution of initial eligibility” means:
(1) An institution of higher education in the State where at least 40% of the attendees receive federal Pell Grants; or
(2) A community college established under Title 16 of this article.
(e) “Program” means the Teacher Development and Retention Program established under this subtitle.
// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2030 PER CHAPTERS 185 AND 186 OF 2024 //
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) “Eligible individual” means an individual who is:
(1) Enrolled in the first or second year at an institution of initial eligibility; and
(2) Interested in pursuing a career in the teaching profession.
(c) “Fund” means the Teacher Development and Retention Fund established under this subtitle.
(d) “Institution of initial eligibility” means:
(1) An institution of higher education in the State where at least 40% of the attendees receive federal Pell Grants; or
(2) A community college established under Title 16 of this article.
(e) “Program” means the Teacher Development and Retention Program established under this subtitle.
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