Maryland § 7-440
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 7-440, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7-440.
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2) “Behavioral health counseling services” means prevention, intervention, and treatment services for the social–emotional, psychological, behavioral, and physical health of students, including mental health and substance abuse disorders.
(3) “Health care provider” has the meaning stated in § 20–104 of the Health – General Article.
(b) (1) The Maryland Department of Health, in conjunction with the Department, shall recommend best practices for county boards of education to provide to students:
(i) Behavioral needs assessments; and
(ii) Individualized or group behavioral health counseling services with a health care provider through a school–based health center or through community partnered school–based behavioral health services.
(c) This section may not be construed to require a county board to provide behavioral needs assessments or individualized or group behavioral health counseling services to students.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 7-440
What does Maryland Code § 7-440 cover?
Section 7-440 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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