§ 8–501
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 8-501 (2026)
Title 8. Special Programs for Exceptional Children
Subtitle 5. Children in State-Supervised Care
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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.