{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-education-8-501","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, Education § 8–501","heading":"","body":"(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.\n(b) “Child in State–supervised care” means a child who is in the custody of, committed to, or otherwise placed by a placement agency.\n(c) “Noncollegiate educational institution” has the meaning stated in § 2–206 of this article.\n(d) “Notice” means that written, verbal, or other communication regarding the identification of a child in State–supervised care has been effectuated.\n(e) “Placement agency” means:\n(1) A local department of social services;\n(2) The Maryland Department of Health;\n(3) The Department of Juvenile Services; or\n(4) A private agency that:\n(i) Engages in the placement of children in homes or with individuals; and\n(ii) Is licensed by the Social Services Administration under § 5–507 of the Family Law Article.\n(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.\n(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.","path":["Article - Education"],"source_url":"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=ged\u0026section=8-501","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T19:57:38Z","sha256":"993cec6a84221ed075ba955916d9b176d8c967d7674f773d21fe5e39d1fd6f50","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-education-8-420","next":"us-md/md.-code-education-8-502"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}