# Education (GED)

## Title 8. Special Programs for Exceptional Children

### Subtitle 3A. Education of Deaf Children

#### Section 8-3A-01

In this subtitle, "deaf child" means a child at least 6 years old and under the age of 19 years who has a hearing impairment, and because of that impairment cannot progress satisfactorily in an ordinary public or private school.

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Md. Code Ann., Educ. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)