(a) There is an Employment Program Fund in the Division of Rehabilitation Services in the State Department of Education.
(b) Funds for the Employment Program Fund established under this section shall be included in the budget of the Division of Rehabilitation Services in the State Department of Education.
(c) A community rehabilitation and employment agency accredited by the Division of Rehabilitation Services in the State Department of Education is eligible to receive funds available in the Employment Program Fund established under this section.
(d) The Division of Rehabilitation Services may contract with nonprofit rehabilitation and employment agencies to provide the funds established under this section for:
(1) Supported employment placements;
(2) Competitive work placements; or
(3) Transitional employment.
(e) The Division of Rehabilitation Services shall adopt regulations to implement the provisions of this section.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Division IV - Other Education Provisions
Title 21 - Career and Technology Education Programs
Subtitle 3 - Rehabilitation Services
Section 21-302 - Acceptance of Federal Acts
Section 21-303 - Employment Program Fund
Section 21-304 - Division of Rehabilitation Services
Section 21-305 - Transitioning Students With Disabilities
Section 21-306 - Eligibility for Rehabilitation
Section 21-307 - Injured Workers' Rehabilitation