(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) 'At-risk youth' means an individual who meets at least two of the eligibility criteria determined by the Department and an operator that may include: (1) Being eligible for free or reduced price meals; (2) A record of suspensions, office referrals, or chronic truancy; (3) A failure to achieve a proficient or advanced level on State assessments in reading or mathematics, or both; (4) Having a disability; (5) A referral from a teacher, counselor, social worker, or community-based service organization; (6) The head of household is a single parent; (7) The head of household is not a custodial parent; (8) The adjusted gross family income is below the federally established poverty guidelines; (9) The family receives temporary cash assistance under the State Family Investment Program; or (10) A member of the family has been incarcerated. (c) 'Board' means the Board of Trustees of Residential Boarding Education Programs. (d) 'Operator' means a private nonprofit or public entity that develops and operates a program. (e) 'Program' means a residential boarding education program that includes: (1) A remedial curriculum . (d) 'Operator' means a private nonprofit or public entity that develops and operates a program. (e) 'Program' means a residential boarding education program that includes: (1) A remedial curriculum for middle school grades; (2) A college-preparatory curriculum for high school grades; (3) Extracurricular activities such as athletics and cultural events; (4) College admissions counseling; (5) Health and mental health services; (6) Tutoring; (7) Community service opportunities; and (8) A residential student life program.
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