1. A. In this chapter, the definitions in COMAR 13A.05.01 apply, and the following terms have the meanings indicated.

2. B. Terms Defined.

   1. (1) “Local care team (LCT)” means the interagency committee established in each jurisdiction in accordance with Human Services Article §8-405, Annotated Code of Maryland, to:

      1. (a) Identify interagency resources to assist students with special needs;
      2. (b) Facilitate the provision of interagency services to students with disabilities; and
      3. (c) Review requests for State funding of residential placements of students with disabilities in accordance with COMAR 14.31.01.
   2. (2) “Local management board” means the entity established or designated in accordance with Human Services Article, §8-301, Annotated Code of Maryland, to ensure the implementation of a local interagency service delivery system for children, youth, and families in each local jurisdiction.

   3. (3) “Service provider” means an individual who provides special education or related services to students with disabilities, including:

      1. (a) A general educator;
      2. (b) A special educator;
      3. (c) A related service provider; or
      4. (d) Another individual, determined appropriate.
   4. (4) “State Coordinating Council (SCC)” means the interagency committee established in Human Services Article, §8-401, Annotated Code of Maryland.
   5. (5) “Technology-based instructional products” means instructional software, on-line resources, and computer-based equipment.

Authority: Education Article, §§2-205, 8-301—8-319, 8-3A-01—8-3A-11, and 8-401—8-419;
Human Services Article, §§8-401—8-409;
Labor and Employment Article, §§11-801 and 11-901 et seq.; Annotated Code of Maryland
Federal Statutory Reference: 20 U.S.C. §§1408, 1412, 1413, and 1437;
Federal Regulatory References: 34 CFR 300 and 303

Effective date: July 1, 1999 (26:8 Md. R. 616)

Regulation .01 amended effective January 21, 2002 (29:1 Md. R. 24); May 7, 2007 (34:9 Md. R. 826)

Regulation .02A amended effective January 21, 2002 (29:1 Md. R. 24) ; May 7, 2007 (34:9 Md. R. 826); October 5, 2009 (36:20 Md. R. 1530)

Regulation .03B amended effective January 21, 2002 (29:1 Md. R. 24); July 31, 2017 (44:15 Md. R. 760)

Regulation .04A amended effective June 23, 2003 (30:11 Md. R. 789) ; May 7, 2007 (34:9 Md. R. 826)

Regulation .04A, B amended effective January 21, 2002 (29:1 Md. R. 24)

Regulation .04D adopted effective May 7, 2007 (34:9 Md. R. 826)

Regulation .04D amended effective October 5, 2009 (36:20 Md. R. 1530)

Regulation .04F adopted effective June 18, 2018 (45:12 Md. R. 618)

Regulation .05 amended effective May 7, 2007 (34:9 Md. R. 826)

Regulation .05D amended effective May 16, 2011 (38:10 Md. R. 615)

Regulation .05F amended effective January 21, 2002 (29:1 Md. R. 24); June 23, 2003 (30:11 Md. R. 789)

Regulation .06A, C amended effective May 7, 2007 (34:9 Md. R. 826)

Regulation .07 amended effective May 7, 2007 (34:9 Md. R. 826)

Regulation .10 amended effective May 7, 2007 (34:9 Md. R. 826)

Regulation .12A amended effective May 7, 2007 (34:9 Md. R. 826)

Regulation .13 amended effective May 7, 2007 (34:9 Md. R. 826)

Regulation .13A amended effective June 23, 2003 (30:11 Md. R. 789)

Regulation .13H adopted effective January 21, 2002 (29:1 Md. R. 24)

Regulation .13I adopted effective November 8, 2004 (31:22 Md. R. 1596)

Regulation .13O adopted effective October 5, 2009 (36:20 Md. R. 1530)

Regulation .14B—D amended effective July 31, 2017 (44:15 Md. R. 760)

Regulation .14D amended effective May 7, 2007 (34:9 Md. R. 826)

Regulation .14E adopted effective January 21, 2002 (29:1 Md. R. 24)