Maryland § 9-504
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 9-504, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-504.
(a) Beginning July 1, 2022, the Board shall oversee and approve all educational services to all juveniles who are in a residential facility.
(b) The Board shall:
(1) develop, recommend, and approve for every residential facility an educational training program that:
(i) meets the special needs and circumstances of the juveniles in the residential facility; and
(ii) is accredited by an approved accrediting agency;
(2) in consultation with the Juvenile Justice Monitoring Unit and the Department, develop minimum standards and a reporting structure to measure educational outcomes and assess implementation of the Juvenile Services Education Program;
(3) review a quality assurance report developed by the Department each quarter; and
(4) conduct a performance review of the Superintendent at least once every 4 years.
(c) The Board shall approve postsecondary education programs, including vocational and online programs, that meet the needs of the juveniles in a residential facility.
(d) The Department may adopt regulations to carry out the requirements of this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 9-504
What does Maryland Code § 9-504 cover?
Section 9-504 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.
How do I cite Maryland § 9-504?
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 9-504 apply to my situation?
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