Section 8-501 - Definitions. - Maryland Statutes

§ 8-501. Definitions.
 

(a)  In general.- In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. 

(b)  Child in State-supervised care.-  

(1) "Child in State-supervised care" means a child who is in the custody of, committed to, or otherwise placed by a placement agency. 

(2) "Child in State-supervised care" does not mean a child at the Charles H. Hickey, Jr. School in Baltimore County who receives an educational program under § 22-308 of this article. 

(c)  Noncollegiate educational institution.- "Noncollegiate educational institution" has the meaning stated in § 2-206 of this article. 

(d)  Notice.- "Notice" means that written, verbal, or other communication regarding the identification of a child in State-supervised care has been effectuated. 

(e)  Placement agency.- "Placement agency" means: 

(1) A local department of social services; 

(2) The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; 

(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.- "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.- "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. 
 

[2005, ch. 308.]