1. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

2. B. Terms Defined.

   1. (1) “Apprentice employment” means employment approved by the agency at the entry level which prepares youth for more responsible employment through education, training and mentoring.
   2. (2) “Employment” means work approved by the agency for which payment is received.

   3. (3) “Monitoring site visit” means an agency staff person:

      1. (a) Conducts a face-to-face interview with the resident and inspects the resident's apartment; or
      2. (b) Inspects only the resident's apartment if the resident is on agency-approved leave.
   4. (4) “Private career school” means an educational program that trains individuals for specific occupations and is approved by the Maryland Higher Education Commission.
   5. (5) “Private independent living program” means a program that provides services and supervision for children who live in their own apartment that meets the requirements of this chapter.
   6. (6) “Referring organization” means a State agency or other authorized organization that refers residents for placement in a licensed independent living program.
   7. (7) “Resident” means an individual 16 through 20 years old who is admitted to a private independent living program.

Authority: Family Law Article, §§5-327(b) and 5-501—5-521, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: June 23, 2003 (30:12 Md. R. 787)