Md. Code, Human Services § 8-404
This is the official text of Md. Code, Human Services § 8-404, part of Maryland’s Code, Human Services — governs state social service programs.
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§8–404.
Official statutory text
The Council shall address the population of children who are in out–of–state placements or are recommended for out–of–state placements, including:
(1) reviewing recommendations for State funding of the individual placement of a child in need of out–of–state placement;
(2) coordinating the monitoring of out–of–state residential facilities for children as required by statute;
(3) tracking the types, costs, and effectiveness of services required to meet the needs of children who are recommended for out–of–state placements;
(4) providing training and technical assistance to local agency and community partners;
(5) making recommendations to the appropriate secretary on the development of regulations to carry out this subtitle; and
(6) performing other related activities that the Children’s Cabinet identifies.
(1) reviewing recommendations for State funding of the individual placement of a child in need of out–of–state placement;
(2) coordinating the monitoring of out–of–state residential facilities for children as required by statute;
(3) tracking the types, costs, and effectiveness of services required to meet the needs of children who are recommended for out–of–state placements;
(4) providing training and technical assistance to local agency and community partners;
(5) making recommendations to the appropriate secretary on the development of regulations to carry out this subtitle; and
(6) performing other related activities that the Children’s Cabinet identifies.
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