Maryland Code, EDUCATION 7-102
Terms Used In Maryland Code, EDUCATION 7-102
- Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- County: means a county of the State or Baltimore City. See
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- Person: includes an individual, receiver, trustee, guardian, personal representative, fiduciary, representative of any kind, corporation, partnership, business trust, statutory trust, limited liability company, firm, association, or other nongovernmental entity. See
- state: means :
(1) a state, possession, territory, or commonwealth of the United States; or
(2) the District of Columbia. See
(b) By regulation, the county board shall make completion of an affidavit of disclosure a prerequisite for admission to the public schools.
(c) The purpose of the affidavit of disclosure is limited to ascertaining from the parents or guardians of a student in the public schools:
(1) Their legal residence; and
(2) The duration of their residency in this State.
(d) The parents or guardians who complete the affidavit of disclosure shall attest to the truth of the information in the affidavit by their signature which shall be witnessed by the individuals designated by the county board under appropriate rules and regulations.
(e) (1) Failure to complete the affidavit of disclosure truthfully by a parent or guardian is a misdemeanor.
(2) Any person who violates any provision of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $250.