Introduced as House Bill 1402 during the 2016 legislative session, the Public School Opportunities Enhancement Grant Program was enacted under Article II, Section 17(b) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 32.
Vision
All Maryland youth will become positive, productive citizens engaged in their community.
Program Purpose
The purpose of the Public School Opportunities Enhancement Program is to:
Expand or create an extended day and summer enhancement program;
Expand or create a summer enhancement program; or
- Establish new educational or recreational partnerships with specified entities.
In addition, a nonprofit organization may apply for a grant to support existing educational programming during the school day, including the recruitment, training, and ongoing professional development of new teachers.
Contact:
Reginald Burke, M.S.
Director, Youth Development Branch
Office: (410) 767-0313
Fax: (410) 333-0880
reginald.burke@maryland.gov