(a) A parent or guardian of a child and the child’s attorney may attend any meeting of the Council or the local care team at which the child’s care is discussed.
(b) At least 10 days before the meeting, the Council or local care team shall notify each parent or guardian of the child and the child’s attorney of the date, time, and location of any meeting the Council or the local care team plans to hold to discuss the child’s out–of–state placement.
(c) The Council or the local care team shall notify each parent or guardian of the child and the child’s attorney in writing of:
(1) any decision the Council or local care team makes concerning the child’s out–of–state placement; and
(2) the right of the parent, guardian, or attorney to appeal a decision made by the Council or the local care team concerning the child’s out–of–state placement.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 8 - Children, Youth, and Families
Subtitle 4 - Services to Children With Special Needs
Section 8-401 - State Coordinating Council -- Established
Section 8-402 - State Coordinating Council -- Membership
Section 8-403 - State Coordinating Council -- Chair; Staff
Section 8-404 - State Coordinating Council -- Duties
Section 8-405 - Local Care Team -- Established
Section 8-406 - Local Care Team -- Membership; Terms; Chair