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§ 8-501. Definitions

MD Educ Code § 8-501 (2019) (N/A)
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(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.

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