# Education (GED)

## Title 8. Special Programs for Exceptional Children

### Subtitle 5. Children in State-Supervised Care

#### Section 8-501

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