In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. Terms Defined. “Department” means the Maryland State Department of Education. “Military-connected student” means a student who is a dependent of: A current member of: The United States military serving in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard on active duty; The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps; The Public Health Service Commissioned Corps; The Maryland National Guard; The National Guard of any other State; or A reserve force of the United States military; or A member of a military or reserve force described in §B(2)(a) of this regulation who was killed in the line of duty.