Section 7-503 - Establishment. - Maryland Statutes

§ 7-503. Establishment.
 

(a)  Authority to establish.-  

(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)  Local programs.- 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. 
 

[1986, ch. 122; 1996, ch. 10, § 16; 2008, ch. 36, § 6.]