§ 8–601

Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.

Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 8-601 (2026)

Title 8. Special Programs for Exceptional Children

Subtitle 6. Hearing Aid and Language and Communication Video Loan Bank Program

(a)

In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b)

“Eligible individual” means an individual who:

(1)

Is a resident of the State;

(2)

Is identified by an otolaryngologist or a licensed audiologist as having a hearing loss; and

(3)

(i)

Is under the age of 21 years; and

(ii)

Has not graduated from high school.

(c)

“Licensed audiologist” means an individual who is licensed to practice audiology under Title 2 of the Health Occupations Article.

(d)

“Loan Bank” means the Hearing Aid and Language and Communication Video Loan Bank.

(e)

“Otolaryngologist” means an individual who:

(1)

Is licensed to practice medicine under Title 14 of the Health Occupations Article; and

(2)

Specializes in otolaryngology.

(f)

“Program” means the Hearing Aid and Language and Communication Video Loan Bank Program.