Established; responsibilities.

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    (a)    There are community schools in the State.

    (b)    A community school shall:

        (1)    Promote active family and community engagement, including educational opportunities for adults and family members of students at the school who live in the neighborhood of the school;

        (2)    Have a dedicated staff member, as described under § 9.9–104 of this title, to coordinate support programs that address out–of–school learning barriers for students and families that may include:

            (i)    Tutoring;

            (ii)    English language learner courses;

            (iii)    Early childhood development and parenting classes;

            (iv)    College and career advising;

            (v)    Employment opportunities;

            (vi)    Citizenship education;

            (vii)    Food pantries; and

            (viii)    School–based mental and physical health services;

        (3)    Promote expanded and enriched learning time and opportunities provided after school, during weekends, and in the summer that emphasize mastering 21st–century skills through practical learning opportunities and community problem–solving;

        (4)    Promote collaborative leadership and practices that empower parents, students, teachers, principals, and community partners to build a culture of professional learning, collective trust, and shared responsibility using strategies such as site–based leadership teams and teacher learning communities;

        (5)    Have a parent teacher organization or a school family council; and

        (6)    Have a community school leadership team.


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