(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Child in State–supervised care” means a child who is in the custody of, committed to, or otherwise placed by a placement agency. (c) “Noncollegiate educational institution” has the meaning stated in § 2–206 of this article. (d) “Notice” means that written, verbal, or other communication regarding the […]
It is the intent of the General Assembly that the State promote the education and well-being of children in State-supervised care by facilitating: (1) The prompt enrollment of children in State-supervised care in an appropriate public school or noncollegiate educational institution affiliated with a residential child care program or treatment facility; and (2) The prompt transfer of […]
(a) Prior to or concurrent with the placement or modification of the placement of a child in State-supervised care, a placement agency responsible for the child in State-supervised care or the placement agency’s designee shall provide notice to a receiving school regarding the enrollment or imminent enrollment of the child in State-supervised care. (b) The parent, education […]
(a) Within 2 school days after receiving notice under § 8-503 of this subtitle, a receiving school shall: (1) Inform the sending school of the enrollment or imminent enrollment of the child in State-supervised care; (2) Request, in writing, the educational records of the child in State-supervised care from the sending school; (3) Provide a copy of the request […]
(a) Each county board shall establish a dispute resolution process to address disputes regarding the requirements imposed and the rights conferred by this subtitle. (b) During the dispute resolution process the child in State-supervised care shall remain enrolled in the receiving school. (c) A child in State-supervised care who is the subject of a dispute shall be provided […]
(a) The Department shall ensure that each county board takes reasonable measures to implement this section. (b) A county board shall inform: (1) Principals, teachers, and other school personnel in the county of the requirements imposed by this subtitle; (2) Children in State-supervised care and responsible adults acting on behalf of children in State-supervised care of the rights conferred […]
(a) In this section, “basic cost” means the average amount spent by a county board from county and State funds for the public education of a nondisabled child. (b) A county board shall reimburse the Department of Juvenile Services or the Department of Human Services the amount of the basic cost calculated under subsection (a) of this […]
