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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".02" citation="COMAR 07.05.04.02" title_num="07" subtitle_num="05" chapter_num="04" heading="Definitions.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Terms Defined.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>“Apprentice employment” means employment approved by the agency at the entry level which prepares youth for more responsible employment through education, training and mentoring.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>“Employment” means work approved by the agency for which payment is received.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>“Monitoring site visit” means an agency staff person:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Conducts a face-to-face interview with the resident and inspects the resident's apartment; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Inspects only the resident's apartment if the resident is on agency-approved leave.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>“Private career school” means an educational program that trains individuals for specific occupations and is approved by the Maryland Higher Education Commission.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>“Private independent living program” means a program that provides services and supervision for children who live in their own apartment that meets the requirements of this chapter.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>“Referring organization” means a State agency or other authorized organization that refers residents for placement in a licensed independent living program.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>“Resident” means an individual 16 through 20 years old who is admitted to a private independent living program.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>