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2017 Maryland Code
Education
Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education
Title 8 - Special Programs for Exceptional Children
Subtitle 3A - Education of Deaf Children.
§ 8-3A-02. Education of deaf children required.
Universal Citation: MD Educ Code § 8-3A-02 (2017)
- (a) Certain children excepted. -- This section does not apply to a child whose physical condition makes the child's instruction under this section inexpedient or impracticable.
- (b) Deaf children required to attend school. -- 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.
- (c) Necessary absence may be excused. -- 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.
- (d) Responsibility of person controlling child. -- 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.
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