Maryland Code, Education § 9.9-106

(a) This section does not apply to a community school that receives funding under § 5-223 of this article.

(b) A local school system shall review and approve a community school.

(c) A community school may not be implemented without the approval of a local school system.

(d) Local governments are expected to demonstrate support for a community school through meaningful partnerships, the adoption of supportive policy, and assistance that is supplemental to and does not supplant existing efforts.