Maryland § 8-504

Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 8-504, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 8-504.

    (a)    Within 2 school days after receiving notice under § 8-503 of this subtitle, a receiving school shall:

        (1)    Inform the sending school of the enrollment or imminent enrollment of the child in State-supervised care;

        (2)    Request, in writing, the educational records of the child in State-supervised care from the sending school;

        (3)    Provide a copy of the request made under item (2) of this subsection to the child in State-supervised care or the responsible adult acting on behalf of the child in State-supervised care; and

        (4)    Inform the child in State-supervised care, or the responsible adult acting on behalf of the child in State-supervised care, of the rights conferred by this subtitle.

    (b)    After receiving notice under subsection (a) of this section, a sending school shall:

        (1)    Immediately inform the receiving school orally of the grade level in which the child in State-supervised care was last enrolled;

        (2)    Immediately inform the receiving school orally of the status of the child in State-supervised care under the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 codified at 29 U.S.C. § 794 (§ 504) or under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act codified at 20 U.S.C. § 1400; and

        (3)    Within 3 school days following receipt of notice from the receiving school, send by mail or transmit electronically to the receiving school a copy of:

            (i)    A completed student withdrawal or transfer record of the child in State-supervised care;

            (ii)    The academic records of the child in State-supervised care;

            (iii)    The immunization records of the child in State-supervised care; and

            (iv)    If applicable, the most recent individualized education plan or § 504 plan and the most recent assessment of the child in State-supervised care.

    (c)    Notwithstanding subsection (b)(3) of this section, a placement agency or school employee may hand carry the documents listed in subsection (b)(3) of this section from a sending school to a receiving school.

Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 8-504

What does Maryland Code § 8-504 cover?

Section 8-504 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 § 8-504?

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How does Maryland § 8-504 apply to my situation?

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