Maryland Code, EDUCATION 7-1A-08
Terms Used In Maryland Code, EDUCATION 7-1A-08
(1) The number of eligible prekindergarten providers in the county;
(2) The number of eligible prekindergarten providers in the county that, in the immediately preceding calendar year, expanded to offer prekindergarten programs that are open for pupil attendance a minimum of 6.5 hours during each school day;
(3) The Maryland EXCELS program quality rating level of each eligible prekindergarten provider in the county;
(4) The participation rate of all county 3- and 4-year olds in eligible prekindergarten providers established or expanded in accordance with this subtitle, disaggregated by age and tier, if applicable;
(5) The number and proportion of eligible prekindergarten providers in the county that are eligible private providers;
(6) A measure of school readiness in accordance with § 7-210 of this title; and
(7) A demonstration that the expansion of prekindergarten programs in the county gave priority to:
(i) Children in areas with limited or no access to quality child care, regardless of family income;
(ii) Tier I children; and
(iii) Students with disabilities, regardless of family income.