§ 2-303. Pilot Program for Human Services Careers
West's Annotated Code of MarylandHuman ServicesEffective: July 1, 2023
Effective: July 1, 2023
MD Code, Human Services, § 2-303
§ 2-303. Pilot Program for Human Services Careers
(c)(1) In hiring for targeted positions, the Department shall prioritize applicants who:
(d)(1) If the Department hires an applicant who graduated from a high school in an eligible local school system to fill a targeted position, the Department shall assign to the new employee a mentor who works in the Department.
(e)(1) The Department shall provide to employees and other interested individuals outside the Department information regarding the career opportunities that are available in targeted positions in the Department.
(f) The Department, in collaboration with a scholarship recipient, shall develop a work schedule that enables the scholarship recipient to maintain a course load consistent with the intent of the Pilot Program.
(g) If an employee obtains a necessary credential or degree to work in a targeted position in the Department, the Department shall award a one-time stipend of $500 to the employee.
(h) Nothing in this section shall be construed to alter the minimum qualifications for any of the targeted positions included in this section.
(i) On or before December 1, 2024, and each December 1 thereafter, the Department shall collaborate with the eligible local school systems to submit a report to the General Assembly, in accordance with § 2-1257 of the State Government Article, on the Pilot Program, including:
(j) On or before December 1, 2028, the Department shall submit a report to the General Assembly, in accordance with § 2-1257 of the State Government Article, on the effectiveness of the Pilot Program in accomplishing the goals of the Pilot Program in increasing employment in targeted positions in the Department.
Credits
Added by Acts 2023, c. 100, § 1, eff. July 1, 2023.
MD Code, Human Services, § 2-303, MD HUMAN SERV § 2-303
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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