Section 8-501 - Definitions.
§ 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.]