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

2. (b) “Eligible individual” means an individual who is:

   1. (1) Enrolled in the first or second year at an institution of initial eligibility; and
   2. (2) Interested in pursuing a career in the teaching profession.
3. (c) “Fund” means the Teacher Development and Retention Fund established under this subtitle.

4. (d) “Institution of initial eligibility” means:

   1. (1) An institution of higher education in the State where at least 40% of the attendees receive federal Pell Grants; or
   2. (2) A community college established under Title 16 of this article.
5. (e) “Program” means the Teacher Development and Retention Program established under this subtitle.

Added by Acts 2023, c. 627, § 2, eff. July 1, 2023. Amended by Acts 2024, c. 185, § 1, eff. July 1, 2024; Acts 2024, c. 186, § 1, eff. July 1, 2024.