Maryland Statutes
Part IV - Out-of-Home Placement Review Boards
Section 5-539 - State Board -- Powers and Duties

(a)    The State Board may adopt policies and procedures that:
        (1)    relate to the functions of the local boards; and
        (2)    are consistent with the goals set forth in § 5–544 of this subtitle.
    (b)    The State Board shall:
        (1)    provide a training program for members of the local boards and local citizens review panels;
        (2)    review and coordinate the activities of the local boards;
        (3)    adopt policies and procedures that relate to reports and any other information that is required for any public or private agency or institution;
        (4)    make recommendations to the Secretary of Human Services and the General Assembly regarding:
            (i)    the response of the State to child abuse and neglect; and
            (ii)    out–of–home care policies, procedures, and practices; and
        (5)    report to the Secretary of Human Services and, subject to § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly on the first day of each year on the status of children in out–of–home placement in this State.

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