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

2. (b) “Collaborative” means an agreement outlining commitments of a partnership among:

   1. (1) At least one local school system;
   2. (2) At least one employee organization representing employees of a local school system in accordance with Title 6, Subtitle 4 or Subtitle 5 of this article; and

   3. (3)

      1. (i) At least one institution of higher education in the State; or
      2. (ii) An alternative partnership model formed in accordance with § 18-27A-04(e) or (f) of this subtitle.

3. (c) “Noncertified education support professional” means a public school employee who is not:

   1. (1) A certificated employee designated as part of a bargaining unit under Title 6, Subtitle 4 of this article;
   2. (2) A managerial employee; or
   3. (3) A confidential employee.
4. (d) “Program” means the Grow Your Own Educators Grant Program established under this subtitle.
5. (e) “Provisional teacher” means an individual employed by a local school system through a provisional contract as a conditional teacher.

Added by Acts 2024, c. 227, § 1, eff. July 1, 2024; Acts 2024, c. 228, § 1, eff. July 1, 2024. Amended by Acts 2025, c. 237, § 2, eff. July 1, 2025.