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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" citation="COMAR 13A.05.02.03" title_num="13A" subtitle_num="05" chapter_num="02" heading="Definitions.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>In this chapter, the definitions in COMAR 13A.05.01 apply, and the following terms have the meanings indicated.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Terms Defined.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>“Local care team (LCT)” means the interagency committee established in each jurisdiction in accordance with Human Services Article §8-405, Annotated Code of Maryland, to:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Identify interagency resources to assist students with special needs;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Facilitate the provision of interagency services to students with disabilities; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Review requests for State funding of residential placements of students with disabilities in accordance with COMAR 14.31.01.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>“Local management board” means the entity established or designated in accordance with Human Services Article, §8-301, Annotated Code of Maryland, to ensure the implementation of a local interagency service delivery system for children, youth, and families in each local jurisdiction.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>“Service provider” means an individual who provides special education or related services to students with disabilities, including:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>A general educator;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>A special educator;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>A related service provider; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Another individual, determined appropriate.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>“State Coordinating Council (SCC)” means the interagency committee established in Human Services Article, §8-401, Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>“Technology-based instructional products” means instructional software, on-line resources, and computer-based equipment.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>