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Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 09 - NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS › Chapter 13A.09.09 - Educational Programs in Nonpublic Schools › Section 13A.09.09.08 - Student Records for Kindergartens and Elementary Schools

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A. A school shall maintain a cumulative record for each student enrolled.
B. Each student record shall include the following:
(1) School's name;
(2) School's location address;
(3) School's telephone number;
(4) Student's first, middle, and last names;
(5) Student's month, day, and year of birth;
(6) Student's home address;
(7) Month, day, and year the student initially entered;
(8) Grade upon enrollment;
(9) Month, day, and year the student withdrew;
(10) Student's performance information in each curricular area;
(11) Code for the meaning of performance information; and
(12) Number of days of attendance in each school year.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 09 - NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS › Chapter 13A.09.09 - Educational Programs in Nonpublic Schools › Section 13A.09.09.09 - Requirements for Secondary Schools

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A. Credits Required for Graduation.
(1) Beginning with the 2004-2005 school year and thereafter, a student entering grade 9 shall earn a minimum of 21 credits for secondary school graduation.
(2) A school shall require 12 credits as follows:
(a) Four credits in English language arts;
(b) Two credits in social studies to include at least one credit in U. S. History; and
(c) Six credits in science and mathematics to include at least two science credits and two mathematics credits.
(3) A school shall require nine additional credits in accordance with its written policy regarding graduation requirements.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 09 - NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS › Chapter 13A.09.09 - Educational Programs in Nonpublic Schools › Section 13A.09.09.10 - Administrative Practices

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A. Schedule of the School Day.
(1) A school shall have a written schedule that states the beginning and end of the school day and the specific time periods during the school day when the required areas of instruction are implemented.
(2) A school shall give annually to parents or legal guardians of prospective and enrolled students the written schedule of its school day.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 09 - NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS › Chapter 13A.09.09 - Educational Programs in Nonpublic Schools › Section 13A.09.09.11 - Health, Fire Safety, and Zoning

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A. Health, Fire Safety, and Zoning Approvals. A school shall obtain and maintain documentation verifying compliance with health, fire safety, and zoning regulations applicable to a nonpublic school as follows:
(1) Before issuance of a Certificate of Approval, a legal authority shall submit written documentation to the Department on Department forms verifying that the location and facility where the educational program will be provided are in compliance with health, fire safety, and zoning regulations applicable to a nonpublic school;
(2) A school shall maintain the most current documentation verifying that the location and facility where the educational program is provided are in compliance with health, fire safety, and zoning regulations applicable to a nonpublic school.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 09 - NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS › Chapter 13A.09.09 - Educational Programs in Nonpublic Schools › Section 13A.09.09.12 - Procedures and Sanctions for Noncompliance

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A. If a school has serious areas of noncompliance or demonstrates a pattern of noncompliance with the conditions or standards on which the Certificate of Approval was based, the Department may place the school on intensive monitoring, which may include:
(1) Announced and unannounced site visits;
(2) Monitoring at the Department; or
(3) Requests for documentation pertaining to requirements under this chapter.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 09 - NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS › Chapter 13A.09.09 - Educational Programs in Nonpublic Schools › Section 13A.09.09.13 - Schools Serving Students with Special Education Needs

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Regulations for schools offering special education are found in COMAR 13A.09.10.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 09 - NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS › Chapter 13A.09.10 - Educational Programs in Nonpublic Schools and Child Care and Treatment Facilities › Section 13A.09.10.01 - Purpose and Scope

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A. This chapter is established to set standards for issuing an approval document by the State Board of Education to an entity, excluding the federal government or any State, county, or municipal agency, or division of these, which is responsible for governing and operating a school that provides a Type I, Type II, or Type III educational program, or any combination of these, as defined in this chapter, in a facility licensed by a unit of State government to provide treatment or care, or both.
B. This chapter also applies to educational programs that provide special education to children placed in a nonpublic school in accordance with Education Article, §
									8-406, Annotated Code of Maryland.
C. This chapter does not apply to a school or educational program that offers an organized program of instruction in a trade that requires licensure of its practitioners.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 09 - NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS › Chapter 13A.09.10 - Educational Programs in Nonpublic Schools and Child Care and Treatment Facilities › Section 13A.09.10.03 - Approval Documents for the Educational Program

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A. Application for Approval.
(1) The legal authority applying for approval to operate an educational program shall submit all information that the State Board considers necessary in order to ascertain compliance with the requirements of this chapter.
(2) The information shall be submitted in accordance with time lines established by the Department.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 09 - NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS › Chapter 13A.09.10 - Educational Programs in Nonpublic Schools and Child Care and Treatment Facilities › Section 13A.09.10.04 - Compliance

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A. A legal authority shall comply with this chapter as the condition for maintaining an approval document issued by the State Board.
B. Annual Report. A legal authority shall certify compliance with this chapter on the annual report form provided by the Department. A legal authority shall file this annual form with the Department according to the date determined by the Department.
C. Open for Inspection. A school shall be open for inspection by the State Superintendent of Schools or designee for the following reasons:
(1) To determine compliance with this chapter for the purpose of initial issuance of an approval document;
(2) To monitor a school's ongoing compliance with this chapter;
(3) To investigate a written complaint alleging that the school is in violation of one or more regulations under this chapter;
(4) To determine compliance with this chapter if the Department considers it necessary and appropriate because of specific circumstances; and
(5) To conduct intensive monitoring of a school.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 09 - NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS › Chapter 13A.09.10 - Educational Programs in Nonpublic Schools and Child Care and Treatment Facilities › Section 13A.09.10.05 - Procedures and Sanctions for Noncompliance

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A. If a school has serious areas of noncompliance or demonstrates a pattern of noncompliance with the conditions or standards on which the Certificate of Approval or Letter of Tentative Approval was based, the Department may place the school on intensive monitoring, which shall include referral to the Department's Division of Special Education /Early Intervention Services for cessation of the State share of nonpublic tuition assistance under Education Article, §
									8-406, Annotated Code of Maryland, if appropriate, and may include:
(1) Announced and unannounced site visits;
(2) Monitoring at the Department; or
(3) Requests for documentation pertaining to requirements under this chapter.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 09 - NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS › Chapter 13A.09.10 - Educational Programs in Nonpublic Schools and Child Care and Treatment Facilities › Section 13A.09.10.06 - Certifications of Compliance

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A. The legal authority of a school shall certify that the school is in compliance with the requirements for:
(1) A criminal background check as specified in Family Law Article, Title 5, Subtitle 5, and Education Article, §
										2-206.1, Annotated Code of Maryland;
(2) Reporting suspected child abuse and neglect as specified in Family Law Article, Title 5, Subtitle 7, Annotated Code of Maryland; and
(3) Nondiscrimination based on race, color, or national origin as specified in Education Article, §
										2-206(e)(3), Annotated Code of Maryland.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 09 - NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS › Chapter 13A.09.10 - Educational Programs in Nonpublic Schools and Child Care and Treatment Facilities › Section 13A.09.10.07 - Health, Fire Safety, and Zoning

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A. Before issuance of an approval document, a legal authority shall submit documentation on Department forms from the responsible approval or licensing authorities that verifies that the location and facilities to be used by the school are in compliance with applicable health, fire safety, and zoning regulations.
B. For continued approval, a school shall maintain valid documentation of compliance with applicable health, fire safety, and zoning regulations for the location and facilities used by the school.
C. A school that operates at a location licensed by another unit of State government to provide care or treatment, or both, shall meet the following requirements:
(1) For initial approval, a legal authority shall submit a copy of the valid license issued by another unit of State government for the location and facilities to be used by the school; and
(2) For continued approval, a school shall maintain a copy of the valid license issued by another unit of State government for the location and facilities used by the school.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 09 - NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS › Chapter 13A.09.10 - Educational Programs in Nonpublic Schools and Child Care and Treatment Facilities › Section 13A.09.10.08 - Public Relations Information

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The public relations information of a school, by whatever means provided, shall be accurate, and may not be erroneous or misleading, by actual statement, omission, or inference.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 09 - NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS › Chapter 13A.09.10 - Educational Programs in Nonpublic Schools and Child Care and Treatment Facilities › Section 13A.09.10.09 - Type I Educational Program-General Requirements

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A. A Type I educational program is one or a combination of the following instructional programs provided by a school, on the grounds of the school, on a full-time basis to students who are enrolled in the instructional program of the school:
(1) Nursery school, kindergarten, elementary school, secondary school, or a consecutive sequence of these;
(2) Adult basic education;
(3) Pre-GED program;
(4) GED TESTS preparation program;
(5) Career development educational program;
(6) Technology educational program;
(7) Special education and related services.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 09 - NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS › Chapter 13A.09.10 - Educational Programs in Nonpublic Schools and Child Care and Treatment Facilities › Section 13A.09.10.10 - Type I Educational Program-Student Records and PEP

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A. Student Records.
(1) A school shall have on file the previous student record of each student enrolled who was previously enrolled in a public or nonpublic school.
(2) Before enrolling a student, a school shall review the student record maintained by the school the student attended most recently to assist in determining the appropriate program placement or grade placement, or both, within the educational program.
(3) If the previous student record of a student is not available before enrollment, a school shall document, within 5 school days of placement, at least two attempts to acquire the previous school record of each student.
(4) A school shall maintain student record information on a standard form for each student, which includes all of the following:
(a) School's name;
(b) School's location address;
(c) School's telephone number;
(d) Student's first, middle, and last names;
(e) Month, day, and year of student's birth;
(f) Student's home address;
(g) Month, day, and year student initially entered; and
(h) Month, day, and year student withdrew.
(5) A school shall maintain student record information in a standard format for each student, which includes all of the following:
(a) Student's specific days of attendance;
(b) Student's performance information based on the student's IEP, or grades in each curricular area, or both, as applicable;
(c) Code for the meaning of the performance information, or grades, or both, as applicable;
(d) Student's PEP or IEP, or both, as applicable; and
(e) Student's grade placement.
(6) A school shall give a copy of the complete student record of each student as specified in §A(4) and (5) of this regulation to the representative of the placing agency of each student upon discharge from the school.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 09 - NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS › Chapter 13A.09.10 - Educational Programs in Nonpublic Schools and Child Care and Treatment Facilities › Section 13A.09.10.11 - Type I Educational Program-Behavior Management

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A. As appropriate, a school that provides general education services shall maintain a comprehensive document that includes a complete statement of the school's behavior management policies and procedures.
B. The behavior management policies and procedures of a school that provides general education services shall:
(1) Address all aspects of behavior management policies and procedures implemented by the school;
(2) Provide clear direction to staff regarding the implementation of the behavior management policies and procedures of the school; and
(3) Include, but not be limited to, the following:
(a) A description of each behavior management technique used by the school;
(b) The specific forms to be completed to document implementation of each specific behavior management practice;
(c) Methods used to train staff in implementing behavior management practices and a schedule for training staff;
(d) Procedures for notifying the parent or the local school system, or both, regarding the implementation of specific practices; and
(e) Procedures for reviewing behavior management data and the purpose of such reviews.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 09 - NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS › Chapter 13A.09.10 - Educational Programs in Nonpublic Schools and Child Care and Treatment Facilities › Section 13A.09.10.12 - Type I Educational Program-Privacy Rights

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A. For the purpose of §B of this regulation, when a student becomes 18 years old, the rights accorded to and consent required of the parent of the student shall be accorded to and required only of the eligible student, consistent with Education Article, §
									8-412.1, Annotated Code of Maryland.
B. Protecting Right of Privacy of Students.
(1) A school shall have written policies and procedures on protecting the right of privacy of students and their parents relative to access to, and release of, records of individual students.
(2) The written policies and procedures under §B(1) of this regulation shall include the following:
(a) A policy statement assuring that all records pertaining to a student are available to the student's parent for inspection or review;
(b) Procedures to be followed by a parent who requests to inspect and review the records of his or her child;
(c) A policy statement assuring that the school may not disclose personally identifiable information from a student's record without prior written consent of the student's parent unless otherwise allowed by law;
(d) Procedures by which the school shall maintain a written record of requests for, and disclosure of, personally identifiable information from a student's record that includes the first, middle, and last name of the student, the name of the reviewer, the month, day, and year of the review, and the purpose of the review; and
(e) Procedures for informing the parent of these policies and procedures.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 09 - NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS › Chapter 13A.09.10 - Educational Programs in Nonpublic Schools and Child Care and Treatment Facilities › Section 13A.09.10.13 - Type I Educational Program-Instructional Materials and Equipment/Library Media Collection

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A. Instructional Materials and Equipment.
(1) A school shall maintain instructional materials and equipment of sufficient variety, quantity, and quality, and, at an appropriate range of reading levels, to implement its educational program in each curricular area for each age, grade, instructional program, or any combination of these, based on the classification of the educational program specified on the approval document of the school.
(2) The instructional materials and equipment shall be the property of the school.
(3) Instructional materials shall include print, manipulative, audiovisual, and electronic materials and related equipment.
(4) A school shall maintain a written inventory of instructional materials and equipment owned by the school to implement the educational program specified on the approval document of the school.
(5) A school shall maintain written policies and procedures for continual upgrading of its instructional materials and equipment.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 09 - NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS › Chapter 13A.09.10 - Educational Programs in Nonpublic Schools and Child Care and Treatment Facilities › Section 13A.09.10.14 - Type I Educational Program-Daily Schedule and Yearly Calendar

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A. Schedule of the School Day.
(1) The schedule of the school day, including the beginning and end of the school day and other important periods, shall be in writing.
(2) A school shall distribute annually its written schedule for the school day to the representatives of agencies placing students in the school and to the parents of students enrolled, as applicable.
(3) A school providing a general education program shall provide instruction at least 4 hours a day, Monday through Friday, exclusive of holidays, vacation days, and any other pertinent events or activities.
(4) In a school providing a special education program, the total hours in a school week shall be sufficient to implement each student's IEP.
(5) In a nursery school providing an educational program, other than a special education program, the length of the school day may not exceed 6 hours.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 09 - NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS › Chapter 13A.09.10 - Educational Programs in Nonpublic Schools and Child Care and Treatment Facilities › Section 13A.09.10.15 - Type I Educational Program - Requirements for General Education Programs

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A. Nursery School, Kindergarten, Elementary School, and Secondary School Program. A school providing one or a combination of these educational programs shall implement the Maryland State Curriculum, the general education curriculum of a local school system, or both, as applicable, for each subject or area of instruction at each grade level, as specified on its approval document.
B. Adult Basic Education Program. A school that provides an adult basic education program shall meet the following requirements:
(1) Establishment of written criteria for entry into the adult basic education program that include all of the following:
(a) Minimum skill levels in reading, writing, and mathematics below the sixth grade level as measured on a standardized test;
(b) Minimum age of 14 years; and
(c) A written statement that the GED TESTS will eventually be the appropriate means for earning a high school diploma; and
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 09 - NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS › Chapter 13A.09.10 - Educational Programs in Nonpublic Schools and Child Care and Treatment Facilities › Section 13A.09.10.16 - Type I Educational Program-Requirements for a Secondary School Program

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A. Diploma and Certificate.
(1) Publicly Funded Students.
(a) A school providing a secondary school program in any one or a consecutive sequence of grades 9-12 shall offer a secondary school program that meets the requirements of COMAR 13A.03.02 for the issuance of a Maryland high school diploma.
(b) Beginning with students entering grade 9 in the 2005-2006 school year whose placement is paid for in any part by public funds, the Maryland high school diploma and the Maryland High School Certificate of Program Completion specified in COMAR 13A.03.02 issued by a local school system or the State Board shall be the diploma or certificate for which a school shall prepare a student.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 09 - NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS › Chapter 13A.09.10 - Educational Programs in Nonpublic Schools and Child Care and Treatment Facilities › Section 13A.09.10.17 - Type I Educational Program - Requirements for a Special Education Program

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A. A school shall provide special education and related services, as applicable, consistent with each student's IEP developed through the local school system's IEP team.
B. A school shall provide special education and related services to include an organized program of instruction in English language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, and other curricular areas as appropriate.
C. A school that provides special education containing a pre-GED or GED TESTS preparation program, or both, as a part of the special education program, shall meet the requirements specified in Regulation .15C and D, and Regulation .15E if applicable, of this chapter for those educational programs.
D. Curriculum Guides. A school that provides nursery school, kindergarten, grades 1-12, or any combination of these shall implement the Maryland State Curriculum, the general education curriculum of a local school system, or both, as applicable, for each subject at each grade or age level as specified on its approval document.
E. Student-to-Teacher Ratio.
(1) A school shall provide sufficient teachers and other personnel to implement each student's IEP.
(2) Full-Day Special Education.
(a) The average class size may not exceed six students with disabilities per full-time certified teacher.
(b) If an aide is present in each class, the average class size may not exceed nine students with disabilities per full-time certified teacher.
(c) The average class size for students with significant orthopedic impairments may not exceed seven students with disabilities per full-time certified teacher when an aide is present in each class.
(3) Residential Special Education. A school providing residential special education services as specified on the approval document of the school shall meet the following student-to-teacher ratio for its entire special education program:
(a) The average ratio of students to qualified staff may not exceed an average of four students with disabilities per full-time certified teacher and, if applicable, full-time certified or licensed related services provider; or
(b) If an aide is present in every class, the average ratio of students to qualified staff may not exceed seven students with disabilities per full-time certified teacher and, if applicable, full-time certified or licensed related services provider.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 09 - NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS › Chapter 13A.09.10 - Educational Programs in Nonpublic Schools and Child Care and Treatment Facilities › Section 13A.09.10.18 - Type I Educational Program-Personnel Requirements

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A. Administrative Head.
(1) A school shall have an administrative head responsible for the day-to-day administration of the school.
(2) An administrative head of a school hired on or after September 1, 2001, shall hold a bachelor's degree.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 09 - NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS › Chapter 13A.09.10 - Educational Programs in Nonpublic Schools and Child Care and Treatment Facilities › Section 13A.09.10.19 - Type II Educational Programs

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A. In a Type II educational program, instruction shall be provided by a nonpublic school and public school either on the grounds of the nonpublic school and the grounds of the public school, or solely on the grounds of the public school, with the primary goal of integrating students into the public school instructional program to the greatest extent appropriate.
B. A school may provide any one or combination of the following Type II educational programs:
(1) Nursery school;
(2) Kindergarten;
(3) Elementary school;
(4) Secondary school;
(5) Special education and related services.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 09 - NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS › Chapter 13A.09.10 - Educational Programs in Nonpublic Schools and Child Care and Treatment Facilities › Section 13A.09.10.20 - Type III Educational Programs

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A. In a Type III educational program, the school shall provide a transitional instructional program to the residents of the licensed facility, not to exceed an average of 60 school days, in a facility licensed by a unit of State government.
B. A school may provide any one or combination of the following Type III educational programs:
(1) Nursery school;
(2) Kindergarten or grades 1-12, or any consecutive sequence of these that continues implementation of a student's public school program;
(3) Diagnostic-prescriptive educational program;
(4) Pre-GED program; or
(5) GED TESTS preparation program.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 10 - HOME INSTRUCTION › Chapter 13A.10.01 - General Regulations › Section 13A.10.01.01 - Home Instruction Program

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A. Purpose. The purpose of this regulation is to establish a procedure to be used by the superintendent of each local school system to determine if a child participating in a home instruction program is receiving regular, thorough instruction during the school year in the studies usually taught in the public schools to children of the same age.
B. Written Agreement.
(1) A parent or guardian who chooses to provide a home instruction program for his or her child shall initially sign a statement on a form prescribed by the State Department of Education which:
(a) Indicates consent to the requirements set forth in §§C, D, and E of this regulation; and
(b) Shall be submitted to the local superintendent at least 15 days before the beginning of a home instruction program.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 10 - HOME INSTRUCTION › Chapter 13A.10.01 - General Regulations › Section 13A.10.01.02 - Voluntary Participation in Standardized Testing

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Upon request of a parent or guardian, a child receiving home instruction may participate in the regularly scheduled standardized testing programs that are administered in the public school the child is eligible to attend.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 10 - HOME INSTRUCTION › Chapter 13A.10.01 - General Regulations › Section 13A.10.01.03 - Noncompliance with Requirements

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A. Failure to Consent. If a parent or guardian does not agree to the requirements of Regulation .01B, C, D, and E of this chapter, a child shall be enrolled promptly in a public school or nonpublic school as defined in COMAR 13A.09.09.02B.
B. Deficiencies in the Program. If a local superintendent determines on the review of the home instruction program or inspection of the portfolio that a child is not receiving a regular, thorough instruction program in conformity with Regulation .01C and D, the local superintendent shall notify the parent or guardian in writing of any deficiencies in the program. The following apply:
(1) Within 30 days of receipt of written notification of any deficiencies, the parent or guardian shall provide evidence to the local superintendent that the deficiency has been or is being corrected.
(2) If a local superintendent determines there is not a satisfactory plan to correct a deficiency or if a deficiency is not corrected, a child shall be enrolled promptly in a public school or a nonpublic school as defined in COMAR 13A.09.09.02B.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 10 - HOME INSTRUCTION › Chapter 13A.10.01 - General Regulations › Section 13A.10.01.04 - Placement in Public School

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Upon application of a child for admission to a public school from a home instruction program, the local superintendent shall determine by an evaluation the placement of the child and any credits to be awarded toward high school graduation. The evaluation may include administration of standardized tests and examinations and interviews with the child.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 10 - HOME INSTRUCTION › Chapter 13A.10.01 - General Regulations › Section 13A.10.01.05 - Home Instruction Under Supervision of Nonpublic School or Institution

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A. A parent or guardian may provide a home instruction program for his or her child without compliance with the requirements of this regulation, other than the requirements of Regulations .01B(1)(b) and .04 of this chapter, if that program offers regular, thorough instruction during the school year in the studies usually taught in the public schools to children of the same age and is under the supervision of a:
(1) School or institution offering an educational program operated by a bona fide church organization, and the supervision includes at a minimum all of the following components:
(a) Preenrollment conferences with parents or guardians;
(b) Textbooks, lesson materials, and other instructional materials or equipment designed to be used independently by the pupil at a site other than a school; and
(c) Conferences with parents or guardians at appropriate intervals during the period of enrollment; or
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 11 - PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES › Chapter 13A.11.01 - Vocational Rehabilitation Services › Section 13A.11.01.01 - Scope

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This chapter implements the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, 29 U.S.C. §
										701 et seq., 34 CFR 361 and 363, and Education Article, §§
									21-301 -21-304, Annotated Code of Maryland, which establish a program of vocational rehabilitation services to assist transitioning students, consistent with Regulation .04A of this chapter, and adults with disabilities to become employed. Regulations .10-.13 and .15-.17 of this chapter are State-imposed requirements.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 11 - PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES › Chapter 13A.11.01 - Vocational Rehabilitation Services › Section 13A.11.01.02 - Purpose

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This chapter implements a Statewide comprehensive, coordinated, effective, efficient, and accountable program of vocational rehabilitation, which is:
A. An integral part of the Statewide workforce investment system; and
B. Designed to assess, plan, develop, and provide vocational rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities, consistent with their strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities, interests, and informed choice, so that the individuals may prepare for and engage in gainful employment.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 11 - PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES › Chapter 13A.11.01 - Vocational Rehabilitation Services › Section 13A.11.01.03 - Definitions

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A. In this chapter, the following words have the meanings indicated.
B. Terms Defined.
(1) "Applicant" means an individual who:
(a) Has requested vocational rehabilitation services provided by the Division;
(b) Has completed and signed the Division's application form or provided equivalent information;
(c) Has provided information necessary to initiate an assessment to determine eligibility and priority for services; and
(d) Is available to complete the assessment process.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 11 - PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES › Chapter 13A.11.01 - Vocational Rehabilitation Services › Section 13A.11.01.03-1 - Incorporation by Reference

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A. In this chapter, the following documents are incorporated by reference.
B. Documents Incorporated.
(1) Division of Rehabilitation Services Fee Schedule, Rehabilitation Services Manual V (RSM V) (Maryland State Department of Education, updated through August 2014).
(2) Medicare Fees (109 percent of the Baltimore metropolitan area rates), established by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, updated annually.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 11 - PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES › Chapter 13A.11.01 - Vocational Rehabilitation Services › Section 13A.11.01.04 - Referral and Application

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A. An individual may apply for vocational rehabilitation services by contacting the Division directly or upon referral by individuals, organizations, public or private agencies, and other sources. Students with disabilities shall be referred by local education agencies not later than the fall semester of the next to last year before the student's anticipated exit from school.
B. The individual or referral source shall, to the extent possible, make available to the Division medical, social, and vocational information to assist in the determination of eligibility for vocational rehabilitation services under Regulation .05 of this chapter.
C. The Division shall schedule an interview with the individual upon initial contact or referral to:
(1) Explain the vocational rehabilitation process, the individual's rights, including the right to an appeal hearing, the right to pursue mediation, and the availability of the resources within the Client Assistance Program; and
(2) Assist the individual to apply for vocational and other rehabilitation services.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 11 - PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES › Chapter 13A.11.01 - Vocational Rehabilitation Services › Section 13A.11.01.05 - Eligibility

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A. The eligibility requirements shall be applied by the Division without regard to sex, race, creed, color, age, national origin, residence, physical or mental disability, or political affiliation.
B. An applicant's eligibility for vocational rehabilitation services shall be based upon:
(1) The presence of a physical or mental impairment which for the applicant constitutes or results in a substantial impediment to employment;
(2) A presumption that the applicant can benefit in terms of an employment outcome from the provision of rehabilitation services, unless the Division demonstrates, based on clear and convincing evidence, that the applicant is incapable of benefitting in terms of an employment outcome from vocational rehabilitation services; and
(3) A determination that the applicant requires vocational rehabilitation services to prepare for, enter into, engage in, or retain gainful employment consistent with the applicant's strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities, and informed choice.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 11 - PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES › Chapter 13A.11.01 - Vocational Rehabilitation Services › Section 13A.11.01.06 - Trial Work Experiences and Extended Evaluation

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A. The Division shall:
(1) Provide vocational rehabilitation services under trial work experiences or under an extended evaluation, if the individual cannot participate in trial work, to determine vocational rehabilitation potential, if:
(a) The applicant meets the criterion under Regulation .05B(1) of this chapter; and
(b) A determination cannot be made under Regulation .05B(2) of this chapter because of the severity of the disability unless the applicant participates in trial work experiences or extended evaluation, or both;
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 11 - PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES › Chapter 13A.11.01 - Vocational Rehabilitation Services › Section 13A.11.01.07 - Individualized Plan for Employment

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A. An individualized plan for employment shall be initiated and periodically updated by each eligible individual. Division staff shall advise each eligible individual who can be served under the order of selection of the options for development of the individualized plan for employment, including the availability of technical assistance from the vocational rehabilitation counselor. The individualized plan for employment shall be developed by the eligible individual or, as appropriate, the individual and the individual's representative, with assistance from the vocational rehabilitation counselor as requested by the eligible individual. Vocational rehabilitation services shall be provided in accordance with the written plan if approved by the Division.
B. The individualized plan for employment shall be based on results of assessments under Regulation .04D of this chapter to achieve the employment goal of the eligible individual.
C. The individualized plan for employment shall include, as appropriate:
(1) The employment goal of the eligible individual based on the individual's unique strengths, abilities, capabilities, interests, and informed choice, and results of assessments under Regulation .04D of this chapter;
(2) The month/year that employment is expected to begin;
(3) The specific vocational rehabilitation services to be provided to achieve the established employment goal including:
(a) When the service/activity will begin;
(b) Where it will take place;
(c) How it will help the individual become employed;
(d) How it will be determined successful;
(e) Cost; and
(f) Who will pay;
(4) A statement regarding post-employment services;
(5) The terms and conditions for the provision of vocational rehabilitation services including the:
(a) Responsibilities of the Division in implementing the individualized plan for employment;
(b) Responsibilities of the eligible individual in implementing the individualized plan for employment;
(c) Extent of the eligible individual's participation in the cost of services, if any; and
(d) Extent to which comparable services and benefits:
(i) Are available to the eligible individual under any other program, and
(ii) Will be used;
(6) The comments of the eligible individual or, as appropriate, the eligible individual and the individual's representative, concerning the individualized plan for employment; and
(7) A description of the availability of the resources within the Client Assistance Program and a statement of the individual's rights and the means by which the individual may express and seek remedy for any dissatisfaction, including the right to:
(a) Pursue mediation; and
(b) An appeal hearing under COMAR 13A.11.07;
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 11 - PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES › Chapter 13A.11.01 - Vocational Rehabilitation Services › Section 13A.11.01.08 - Vocational Rehabilitation Services

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Vocational rehabilitation services are any goods or services necessary to assist an individual with a disability in preparing for, securing, retaining, or regaining an employment outcome that is consistent with the strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities, interests, and informed choice of the individual, including:
A. An assessment for determining eligibility, priority for services, and vocational rehabilitation needs by qualified personnel, including, if appropriate, an assessment by personnel skilled in rehabilitation technology;
B. Vocational rehabilitation counseling and guidance, including information and support services to assist an individual in exercising informed choice;
C. Referral and other services to secure needed services from other agencies through cooperative agreements;
D. To the extent that financial support is not readily available from another source, diagnosis and treatment of physical and mental impairments, including:
(1) Corrective surgery or therapeutic treatment necessary to correct or substantially modify a physical or mental condition that constitutes a substantial impediment to employment, but is of a nature that the correction or modification may reasonably be expected to eliminate or reduce the impediment to employment within a reasonable length of time;
(2) Necessary hospitalization in connection with surgery or treatment;
(3) Prosthetic and orthotic devices;
(4) Eyeglasses and visual services as prescribed by qualified personnel who meet state licensure laws and who are selected by the individual;
(5) Special services (including transplantation and dialysis), artificial kidneys, and supplies necessary for the treatment of individuals with end-state renal disease; and
(6) Diagnosis and treatment for mental and emotional disorders by qualified personnel who meet state licensure laws;
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 11 - PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES › Chapter 13A.11.01 - Vocational Rehabilitation Services › Section 13A.11.01.09 - Comparable Services and Benefits

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A. Before the Division provides any vocational rehabilitation services, except those services listed in §B of this regulation, to an applicant or eligible individual or to members of that individual's family, the Division shall determine whether comparable services and benefits are available under any other program.
B. This regulation does not apply to the following services:
(1) Assessment of eligibility and priority for services and assessment of vocational rehabilitation needs;
(2) Counseling, guidance, and referral;
(3) Placement services;
(4) Rehabilitation technology services; and
(5) Post-employment services as listed under §B(1)-(4) of this regulation.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 11 - PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES › Chapter 13A.11.01 - Vocational Rehabilitation Services › Section 13A.11.01.10 - Financial Participation of the Applicant or Eligible Individual in the Cost of Services

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A. The following persons shall participate annually in the cost of vocational rehabilitation services in accordance with this regulation, except for the services listed in §B of this regulation:
(1) The applicant or eligible individual; and
(2) Any other person who:
(a) Claims the applicant or eligible individual as a dependent for federal tax purposes; or
(b) Is required to provide financial information on the eligible individual's free application for federal student aid, in accordance with the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 11 - PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES › Chapter 13A.11.01 - Vocational Rehabilitation Services › Section 13A.11.01.11 - Accident or Injury Claims

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If the eligible individual pursues a claim against another party arising out of an accident or injury and recovers the costs of vocational rehabilitation services provided to the individual by the Division, the individual shall agree to repay the Division the cost of those services.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 11 - PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES › Chapter 13A.11.01 - Vocational Rehabilitation Services › Section 13A.11.01.12 - Training in Institutions of Higher Education

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A. An eligible individual who requests financial assistance for training and related services in institutions of higher education shall submit an annual financial aid application to the U.S. Department of Education, Student Financial Assistance Programs, and provide the rehabilitation counselor a copy of the resulting Student Aid Report, as a condition for the provision of those services.
B. An exception to this requirement will be considered in the following circumstances:
(1) The individual is seeking admittance to an institution not participating in the federal student financial aid process; or
(2) The individual is enrolling for non-degree courses, that is, selected courses that are not part of a degree program.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 11 - PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES › Chapter 13A.11.01 - Vocational Rehabilitation Services › Section 13A.11.01.13 - Order of Selection for Services

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A. Vocational rehabilitation services shall be provided based upon the availability of funds.
B. If sufficient funds are not available to provide vocational rehabilitation services to all eligible individuals, the Division shall:
(1) Institute an order of selection for services providing services on a priority basis to individuals in Category I, then Category II, then Category III, as follows:
(a) Category I: Individuals with most significant disabilities, in accordance with Regulation .03B(16) of this chapter;
(b) Category II: Individuals with significant disabilities, in accordance with Regulation .03B(17) of this chapter; and
(c) Category III: Individuals with non-severe disabilities, who are eligible for services in accordance with Regulation .05, but do not meet the criteria in Regulation .03B(16) or (17) of this chapter; and