Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 5 - Children in State-Supervised Care
Section 8-501 - Definitions

(a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
    (b)    “Child in State–supervised care” means a child who is in the custody of, committed to, or otherwise placed by a placement agency.
    (c)    “Noncollegiate educational institution” has the meaning stated in § 2–206 of this article.
    (d)    “Notice” means that written, verbal, or other communication regarding the identification of a child in State–supervised care has been effectuated.
    (e)    “Placement agency” means:
        (1)    A local department of social services;
        (2)    The Maryland Department of Health;
        (3)    The Department of Juvenile Services; or
        (4)    A private agency that:
            (i)    Engages in the placement of children in homes or with individuals; and
            (ii)    Is licensed by the Social Services Administration under § 5–507 of the Family Law Article.
    (f)    “Receiving school” means a public school or a noncollegiate educational institution affiliated with a residential child care program or treatment facility that has an educational program approved by the Department in which a child in State–supervised care is newly enrolled or seeks to enroll.
    (g)    “Sending school” means a public school or a noncollegiate educational institution affiliated with a residential child care program or treatment facility that has an educational program approved by the Department in which a child in State–supervised care was enrolled prior to enrolling, or seeking to enroll, in a receiving school.

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