Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Subtitle 06 - SUPPORTING PROGRAMS
Chapter 13A.06.09 - Maryland Early Literacy Initiative
Section 13A.06.09.05 - Grant Award

Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 13A.06.09.05

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024

A. To the extent that funds are available, the Department shall distribute up to 50 grants in at least three school systems for a 2-year period.

B. In awarding grants under the Initiative, the Department will fund only those qualifying schools that use literacy programs that utilize various evidence-based approaches and methodologies for:

(1) Comparison purposes; and

(2) The collection of multiple data points for long-term review.

C. If the number of applications exceeds the number of available grants, the Department shall give priority to a qualifying school serving a high concentration of students in prekindergarten through third grade who are living in poverty.

D. A grant made to each qualifying school may not exceed $75,000 each year.

E. A grant made under this section shall be renewed by the Department after a 2-year period if the qualifying school presents evidence that the qualifying school is:

(1) In compliance with all grant requirements; and

(2) Meeting identified targets and benchmarks.

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