Md. Code Regs. 13A.06.09.02

Current through Register Vol. 52, No. 1, January 10, 2025

Section 13A.06.09.02 - Definitions

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(1) Evidence-based early literacy program " means a program that satisfies § 8101(21)(A)(i)(I) or § 8101(21)(A)(i)(II) under Title 8, General Provisions of the Every Student Succeeds Act, and includes systematic, direct instruction in phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary development, fluency, and comprehension.

(2) "Initiative " means the Maryland Early Literacy Initiative.

(3) "Interventionist" means a trained professional whose primary responsibility is to deliver evidence-based early literacy intervention.

(4) "Nonprofit organization " means a nonprofit organization that:

(a) Is based in the State;

(b) Is incorporated or registered under the laws of the State;

(c) Is exempt from federal income tax under § 501(c)(3), (4), or (6) of the Internal Revenue Code;

(d) Is current in the payment of all tax obligations to the State or any unit or subdivision of the State; and

(e) Has been in active business for 3 years or more at the time the application is submitted or has a fiscal sponsor who can meet the requirements of this section.

(5) "Participating student" means a student:

(a) In prekindergarten through eighth grade; or

(b) A student who performs below a certain score, as determined by the Department, on the assessment the Department uses to assess reading level.

(6) "Qualifying school" means a public school categorized by the local school system as a Title I school.

Md. Code Regs. 13A.06.09.02

Regulation .02 adopted effective 45:26 Md. R. 1249, eff. 12/31/2018