On or before December 1, 2021, and each December 1 thereafter, each county board shall submit the following information, disaggregated by eligible private and eligible public providers, to the Department and the Accountability and Implementation Board established under Title 5, Subtitle 4 of this article: (1) The number of eligible prekindergarten providers in the county; (2) The number of eligible prekindergarten providers in the county that, in the immediately preceding calendar year, expanded to offer prekindergarten programs that are open for pupil attendance a minimum of 6.5 hours during each school day; (3) The Maryland EXCELS program quality rating level of each eligible prekindergarten provider in the county; (4) The participation rate of all county 3- and 4-year olds in eligible prekindergarten providers established or expanded in accordance with this subtitle, disaggregated by age and tier, if applicable; (5) The number and proportion of eligible prekindergarten providers in the county that are eligible private providers; (6) A measure of school readiness in accordance with § 7-210 of this title; and (7) A demonstration that the expansion of prekindergarten programs in the county gave priority to: (i) Children in areas with limited or no access to quality child care, regardless of family income; (ii) Tier I children; and (iii) Students with disabilities, regardless of family income.
‹ Prev All Maryland sections Next ›
Lexace provides legal information, not legal advice, and no attorney–client relationship is created. Statute text is provided for general information and may not reflect the most recent amendments; verify against the official state code.