1. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
2. (b) “Child in State-supervised care” means a child who is in the custody of, committed to, or otherwise placed by a placement agency.
3. (c) “Noncollegiate educational institution” has the meaning stated in § 2-206 of this article.
4. (d) “Notice” means that written, verbal, or other communication regarding the identification of a child in State-supervised care has been effectuated.

5. (e) “Placement agency” means:

   1. (1) A local department of social services;
   2. (2) The Maryland Department of Health;
   3. (3) The Department of Juvenile Services; or

   4. (4) A private agency that:

      1. (i) Engages in the placement of children in homes or with individuals; and
      2. (ii) Is licensed by the Social Services Administration under § 5-507 of the Family Law Article.
6. (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.
7. (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.

Added by Acts 2005, c. 308, § 1, eff. July 1, 2005. Amended by Acts 2015, c. 22, § 1, eff. April 14, 2015; Acts 2017, c. 62, § 6.