§18–27A–01.

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

    (b)    “Collaborative” means an agreement outlining commitments of a partnership among:

        (1)    At least one local school system;

        (2)    At least one employee organization representing employees of a local school system in accordance with Title 6, Subtitle 4 or Subtitle 5 of this article; and

        (3)    (i)    At least one institution of higher education in the State; or

            (ii)    An alternative partnership model formed in accordance with § 18–27A–04(e) or (f) of this subtitle.

    (c)    “Noncertified education support professional” means a public school employee who is not:

        (1)    A certificated employee designated as part of a bargaining unit under Title 6, Subtitle 4 of this article;

        (2)    A managerial employee; or

        (3)    A confidential employee.

    (d)    “Program” means the Grow Your Own Educators Grant Program established under this subtitle.

    (e)    “Provisional teacher” means an individual employed by a local school system through a provisional contract as a conditional teacher.