(a) (1) There is a statewide Youth Suicide Prevention School Program administered by the Department in cooperation with:
(i) Participating local education agencies;
(ii) Local community agencies involved in suicide prevention;
(iii) Local community mental health programs; and
(iv) Youth service bureaus.
(2) On or before October 1, 1986, the Department may establish a demonstration Youth Suicide Prevention School Program in cooperation with local education agencies in the following political subdivisions:
(i) Anne Arundel County;
(ii) Baltimore City;
(iii) Baltimore County;
(iv) Harford County;
(v) Howard County; and
(vi) Montgomery County.
(b) Any political subdivision in the State may apply for assistance or grant funds under this subtitle to establish a local Youth Suicide Prevention School Program.