Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 6 - Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program
Section 13-602 - Establishment of Program

(a)    The Secretary shall establish a program for the universal hearing screening of newborns and early identification and follow–up of newborns and infants who have, or who are at risk for developing, a permanent hearing status that affects speech–language skills.
    (b)    The program shall be based on the model system developed by the Department.