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

2. (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. (1) Being eligible for free or reduced price meals;
   2. (2) A record of suspensions, office referrals, or chronic truancy;
   3. (3) A failure to achieve a proficient or advanced level on State assessments in reading or mathematics, or both;
   4. (4) Having a disability;
   5. (5) A referral from a teacher, counselor, social worker, or community-based service organization;
   6. (6) The head of household is a single parent;
   7. (7) The head of household is not a custodial parent;
   8. (8) The adjusted gross family income is below the federally established poverty guidelines;
   9. (9) The family receives temporary cash assistance under the State Family Investment Program; or
   10. (10) A member of the family has been incarcerated.
3. (c) “Board” means the Board of Trustees of Residential Boarding Education Programs.
4. (d) “Operator” means a private nonprofit or public entity that develops and operates a program.

5. (e) “Program” means a residential boarding education program that includes:

   1. (1) A remedial curriculum for middle school grades;
   2. (2) A college-preparatory curriculum for high school grades;
   3. (3) Extracurricular activities such as athletics and cultural events;
   4. (4) College admissions counseling;
   5. (5) Health and mental health services;
   6. (6) Tutoring;
   7. (7) Community service opportunities; and
   8. (8) A residential student life program.

Added by Acts 2006, c. 397, § 1, eff. July 1, 2006. Amended by Acts 2017, c. 323, § 1, eff. July 1, 2017; Acts 2017, c. 324, § 1, eff. July 1, 2017.