Md. Code, Education § 8-501
This is the official text of Md. Code, Education § 8-501, part of Maryland’s Code, Education — governs public schools and universities in Maryland.
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§8–501.
Official statutory text
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) “Child in State–supervised care” means a child who is in the custody of, committed to, or otherwise placed by a placement agency.
(c) “Noncollegiate educational institution” has the meaning stated in § 2–206 of this article.
(d) “Notice” means that written, verbal, or other communication regarding the identification of a child in State–supervised care has been effectuated.
(e) “Placement agency” means:
(1) A local department of social services;
(2) The Maryland Department of Health;
(3) The Department of Juvenile Services; or
(4) A private agency that:
(i) Engages in the placement of children in homes or with individuals; and
(ii) Is licensed by the Social Services Administration under § 5–507 of the Family Law Article.
(f) “Receiving school” means a public school or a noncollegiate educational institution affiliated with a residential child care program or treatment facility that has an educational program approved by the Department in which a child in State–supervised care is newly enrolled or seeks to enroll.
(g) “Sending school” means a public school or a noncollegiate educational institution affiliated with a residential child care program or treatment facility that has an educational program approved by the Department in which a child in State–supervised care was enrolled prior to enrolling, or seeking to enroll, in a receiving school.
(b) “Child in State–supervised care” means a child who is in the custody of, committed to, or otherwise placed by a placement agency.
(c) “Noncollegiate educational institution” has the meaning stated in § 2–206 of this article.
(d) “Notice” means that written, verbal, or other communication regarding the identification of a child in State–supervised care has been effectuated.
(e) “Placement agency” means:
(1) A local department of social services;
(2) The Maryland Department of Health;
(3) The Department of Juvenile Services; or
(4) A private agency that:
(i) Engages in the placement of children in homes or with individuals; and
(ii) Is licensed by the Social Services Administration under § 5–507 of the Family Law Article.
(f) “Receiving school” means a public school or a noncollegiate educational institution affiliated with a residential child care program or treatment facility that has an educational program approved by the Department in which a child in State–supervised care is newly enrolled or seeks to enroll.
(g) “Sending school” means a public school or a noncollegiate educational institution affiliated with a residential child care program or treatment facility that has an educational program approved by the Department in which a child in State–supervised care was enrolled prior to enrolling, or seeking to enroll, in a receiving school.
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