Section 5-1302 - Outcome measurement system. - Maryland Statutes

§ 5-1302. Outcome measurement system.
 

(a)  Development and implementation of system.- The Secretary and the Secretary of Budget and Management shall develop and implement an outcome-based system of accountability for measuring the efficiency and effectiveness of child welfare services for children and families in the State. 

(b)  Requirements.- The outcome measurement system shall: 

(1) address areas of safety, permanence, and well-being for all children in the State child welfare system; 

(2) measure performance at the State and local levels; 

(3) expand on federal outcome measures; 

(4) use the indicators in §§ 5-1303 through 5-1306 of this subtitle to measure outcomes; and 

(5) be used in whole or in part in the Department's annual managing for results submission. 

(c)  Regulations and guidelines for collection of information.- The Secretary shall adopt regulations that establish guidelines for the collection of information at the State and local levels under this subtitle. 
 

[2006, chs. 31, 475.]