(a) (1) Each year the Governor shall place an item in the State budget for the education and training of children with disabilities who are under the age of 6.
(2) The appropriation by the General Assembly shall be spent under the supervision and control of the Department.
(b) The Department shall adopt standards and issue rules and regulations based on these standards for:
(1) Identification, evaluation, early intervention, and education of children with disabilities;
(2) Qualifications of service providers and teachers;
(3) Curriculum and equipment; and
(4) General supervision and operation of the program provided in this section.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education
Title 8 - Special Programs for Exceptional Children
Subtitle 4 - Children With Disabilities
Section 8-401 - Definitions; Domicile of Child
Section 8-402 - Workers' Compensation for Child With a Disability
Section 8-403 - Appropriate Public Education for Child With a Disability
Section 8-404 - Adoption of Regulatory Standards for Education of Children With Disabilities
Section 8-405 - Meetings to Discuss and Evaluate Educational Program; Extended Year Services
Section 8-406 - Placement of Child With a Disability in Nonpublic Educational Program
Section 8-407 - Proceedings to Conform With Federal Law
Section 8-408 - Individualized Education Programs for Blind or Visually Impaired Children
Section 8-410 - Transportation of Child With a Disability
Section 8-411 - Education and Training of Children With Disabilities Who Are Under the Age of 6
Section 8-412 - Parent Surrogates
Section 8-412.1 - Transfer of Rights at Age of Majority
Section 8-413 - Review of Placement Decision of Student With Disabilities
Section 8-415 - Shared Cost of Education of Children With Disabilities
Section 8-416 - Maryland Infants and Toddlers Program
Section 8-418 - Habilitative Services Information
Section 8-419 - Development and Publication of List of Special Education Service Delivery Models