Md. Code, Education § 8–703

(a) A student shall be eligible to participate in a program if the student is:

(1) A disadvantaged child as defined in § 8–101 of this title;

(2) An at–risk youth;

(3) A resident of the State; and

(4) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, enrolled in grade 5 or grade 6.

(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a)(4) of this section, a student enrolled in grade 7 or higher shall be eligible to participate in a program if:

(1) The student is otherwise eligible under subsection (a) of this section; and

(2) An operator files an appropriate plan under § 8–704.1 of this subtitle.