(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 identification of a child in State-supervised care has been effectuated. (e) "Placement agency" means: (1) A local department of social services; (2) The Maryland Department of Health; (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" 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" 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.
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