Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 9.5-906
Bonuses for participation in the Maryland EXCELS Program
Effective Apr 9, 2021Added by Acts 2021, c. 36, § 3, eff. March 14, 2021. Amended by Acts 2021, c. 55, § 1, eff. April 9, 2021.State of Maryland
(a) The Office shall award a program that participates in the Maryland EXCELS Program a bonus:
- (1) On initial publication of a quality rating level 1, 2, 3, or 4;
- (2) On each publication of a higher quality rating level after the initial publication;
- (3) On initial publication of a quality rating level 5; and
- (4) Annually on renewal and republication of a quality rating level 5.
(b)
- (1) The Governor shall appropriate in fiscal year 2023 $5,000,000.
- (2) For each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028, funding for the program shall increase by 10% over the prior fiscal year.
Added by Acts 2021, c. 36, § 3, eff. March 14, 2021. Amended by Acts 2021, c. 55, § 1, eff. April 9, 2021.