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§ 9-231. Group homes and institutions

West's Annotated Code of MarylandHuman ServicesEffective: October 1, 2007

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Human Services (Refs & Annos)
Title 9. Juvenile Services (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 2. Department of Juvenile Services (Refs & Annos)
Part II. Facilities, Programs, and Services (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2007
MD Code, Human Services, § 9-231
§ 9-231. Group homes and institutions
Currentness
Provision of services
(a) The Department may place children in group homes and institutions operated by nonprofit or for-profit entities to provide for their care, diagnosis, training, education, and rehabilitation.
Reimbursement
(b)(1) The Department shall reimburse the entities described in subsection (a) of this section for the cost of the services at appropriate monthly rates that the Department determines, as provided in the State budget.
(2) The Department may establish different reimbursement rates for homes and institutions that provide intermediate services and homes and institutions that provide full services.
Compliance with licensing laws
(c) The Department may not place a child in a group home or other residential facility that is not operating in compliance with applicable State licensing laws.

Credits

Added by Acts 2007, c. 3, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2007.
MD Code, Human Services, § 9-231, MD HUMAN SERV § 9-231
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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