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(a) There is a Learning in Extended Academic Programs (LEAP) grant program.
(b) The purpose of the Program is to provide a grant to an eligible school to provide extended academic programming that has a positive measurable impact on or enriches the academic performance and overall well-being of students who are at risk of falling behind academic requirements.
(c) The Department shall notify a county board with the names of schools that are eligible to receive a grant under the Program.
(d)(1)(i) An eligible school may apply to the Department to receive a grant to develop extended academic programming that is in furtherance of the purpose of the Program.
(ii) An eligible school may apply for a grant only if the county superintendent endorses the school's grant application.
(iii) An eligible school may coordinate and partner with other eligible schools in the county to jointly apply for a grant to develop extended academic programming among the partnering eligible schools.
(iv) A county board may apply on behalf of one or more eligible schools in the county.
(2) The application shall provide a detailed plan for providing extended academic programming.
(3)(i) An eligible school may partner with a nonprofit organization to provide extended academic programming.
(ii) If an eligible school partners with a nonprofit organization, the application shall provide the name of the organization and the qualifications of the organization to provide the extended academic programming.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maryland Code, Education § 7-2002 - last updated December 31, 2021 | https://codes.findlaw.com/md/education/md-code-educ-sect-7-2002/
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