(a) The Department may contract with an operator who meets the requirements of § 8-704 of this subtitle to provide at-risk youth in the State enrolled in grade 7 or higher with the opportunity to participate in a program.

(b) The program under this section may be a part of the program under § 8-704 of this subtitle.

(c) The operator shall submit a plan to the Department to enroll students in grade 7 or higher that includes:

(1) All grade levels from which students shall be enrolled;

(2) The time frame during which enrollment shall occur;

(3) The circumstances under which an operator shall enroll students;

(4) The process by which students shall be selected;

(5) If applicable, a description of how students shall be integrated into an existing educational curriculum and residential student life; and

(6) Any other information requested by the Department.

(d) The Department shall review and approve the plan if it is consistent with the educational purposes of this subtitle.