Maryland § 7-115.1
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 7-115.1, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7-115.1.
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2) “Dependent child” means an individual of school age who is a natural child, a stepchild, an adopted child, or a financially dependent child of an active service member.
(3) “Enrollment” includes course registration and charter school lotteries.
(b) A county superintendent shall allow a dependent child of an active service member who is relocating to the State on official orders and is not domiciled in that county during the enrollment period to apply for enrollment in a public school in the county, in the same manner and at the same time as individuals domiciled in the county.
(c) (1) Within 10 days of the published arrival date on the active service member’s official orders, the active service member shall provide the school with:
(i) Satisfactory evidence of the dependent child’s status as a dependent child of the active service member;
(ii) A copy of the active service member’s official orders to relocate; and
(iii) Proof of residence in the county.
(2) The active service member may use the address of any of the following as proof of residence:
(i) A temporary on–base lodging facility;
(ii) A purchased or leased home or apartment; or
(iii) Any federal government housing unit or off–base military housing unit.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 7-115.1
What does Maryland Code § 7-115.1 cover?
Section 7-115.1 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.
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