# COMAR Title 14 — Independent Agencies

## Subtitle 31 — Office for Children

### Chapter 01 — Local Care Teams and State Coordinating Council

#### Regulation .07 Parental Participation.

*COMAR 14.31.01.07*

A. Attendance at LCT.

  (1) A child’s parents and the child’s legal counsel shall be invited to attend a meeting of the LCT or any portion of the meeting during which the child’s care is discussed.

  (2) The child’s parents and legal counsel may present information to the meeting participants regarding their position as to the child’s needs and care.

B. Notices to Parents.

  (1) At least 10 calendar days before a meeting at which a child’s care is to be discussed, the parents and the child’s advocate or counsel shall receive a written invitation to the meeting, including the:

    (a) Date, time, and location of the meeting;

    (b) Intent to discuss the child’s care at the meeting; and

    (c) Child’s right to be represented by an advocate or counsel.