(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. 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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