Maryland § 11-809
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 11-809, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11-809.
(a) In this section, “homeless youth” has the same meaning as provided in the federal McKinney–Vento Homeless Assistance Act.
(b) An individual is exempt from paying GED testing fees if:
(1) the individual is a homeless youth;
(2) the individual has had a consistent presence in the State for at least 1 year before the individual applies to take the GED test, as evidenced by school, employment, or other records; and
(3) the Department verifies that the individual is a homeless youth.
(c) The Department may use the following individuals to verify that an individual is a homeless youth:
(1) a homeless liaison from a local school system that the individual attended;
(2) a director or a designee of the director of a program in the State funded under the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act; or
(3) a director or a designee of the director of a program in the State funded under Title IV, Subtitle B of the McKinney–Vento Homeless Assistance Act.
(d) The Department shall adopt regulations to implement the requirements of this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 11-809
What does Maryland Code § 11-809 cover?
Section 11-809 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 11-809?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 11-809" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 11-809 apply to my situation?
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