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§ 8-3A-02. Education requirements

West's Annotated Code of MarylandEducationEffective: July 1, 2016

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Education (Refs & Annos)
Division II. Elementary and Secondary Education [Titles 2-9.5] (Refs & Annos)
Title 8. Special Programs for Exceptional Children (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 3a. Education of Deaf Children (Refs & Annos)
Effective: July 1, 2016
MD Code, Education, § 8-3A-02
§ 8-3A-02. Education requirements
Currentness
Application of section
(a) This section does not apply to a child whose physical condition makes the child's instruction under this section inexpedient or impracticable.
Deaf children required to attend school
(b) Each deaf child shall attend a school or classes for the deaf during the school year unless the child otherwise is receiving regular, thorough instruction during the school year in studies usually taught in the public schools to children of the same age.
Excuses for necessary absences
(c) A superintendent or principal of a school for the deaf or an individual authorized by a superintendent or principal may excuse a deaf child for a necessary absence.
Duties of parents or guardians
(d) Each person who has a deaf child under the person's control shall see that the child attends school or receives instruction as required by this section.

Credits

Added by Acts 2016, c. 671, § 2, eff. July 1, 2016; Acts 2016, c. 672, § 2, eff. July 1, 2016.
MD Code, Education, § 8-3A-02, MD EDUC § 8-3A-02
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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