Section 21-205 - Career and Technology Education Innovation Grant(a) In this section, "Grant" means the Career and Technical Education Innovation Grant.(b)(1) There is a Career and Technical Education Innovation Grant.(2) The purpose of the Grant is to provide funds to develop and implement a CTE curriculum framework and pathway that is innovative and includes best practices that are used by the best CTE programs around the world.(3) The Department shall administer the Grant.(c)(1)(i) A county board or a community college may submit a proposal to the Department to receive a grant for a CTE pathway that is in furtherance of the purpose of the Grant.(ii) To be eligible for a grant, an application shall identify a partnership with at least one county board, one community college, and one industry partner to develop an innovative CTE pathway that:2. Is aligned with the skills needed by employers;3. Will lead to an industry-recognized license or certificate;4. Creates internship or apprenticeship opportunities; and5. Prepares students to successfully compete in a global economy.(2) An application shall include: (i) A description of the proposed curriculum framework and pathway that is articulated between secondary and postsecondary education or training;(ii) A business plan that includes the estimated total cost, including any one-time or capital equipping costs, of implementing the proposed curriculum framework and pathway; and(iii) Any other information required by the Department.(3) The Department shall establish processes and procedures for accepting and evaluating applications.(4) The Department shall make awards in a timely fashion.(d)(1) For each fiscal year through fiscal year 2024, the Governor shall annually appropriate at least $2,000,000 in the operating budget of the Department for the grant program.(2) The Department may retain up to 3% of the appropriation required under this subsection to hire staff necessary to administer the grant program.Amended by 2021 Md. Laws, Ch. 36,Sec. 3, eff. 3/12/2021.Added by 2018 Md. Laws, Ch. 361,Sec. 1, eff. 6/1/2018.