(a) The Office shall award a program that participates in the Maryland EXCELS Program a bonus: (1) On initial publication of a quality rating level 1, 2, 3, or 4; (2) On each publication of a higher quality rating level after the initial publication; (3) On initial publication of a quality rating level 5; and (4) Annually on renewal and republication of a quality rating level 5. (b) (1) The Governor shall appropriate in fiscal year 2023 $5,000,000. (2) For each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028, funding for the program shall increase by 10% over the prior fiscal year.
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