(a) (1) There is a P-TECH Planning Grant Program in the State.
(2) The purpose of the P-TECH Planning Grant Program is to provide grants to county boards to plan and develop P-TECH schools in the State.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, beginning in fiscal year 2018, no more than one P-TECH Planning Grant may be awarded in a local school system.
(c) Funds for the P-TECH Planning Grant Program shall be as provided in the State budget.
(d) Beginning in fiscal year 2020, no more than three new P-TECH Planning Grants may be awarded to establish a new P-TECH school until the 2016- 2017 cohort of P-TECH students completes the 6-year pathway sequence.