# Education (GED)

## Title 21. Career and Technology Education Programs

### Subtitle 3. Rehabilitation Services

#### Section 21-307

(a) The State Board of Education and the State Workers' Compensation Commission shall administer jointly the program established in this section.

(b) The State Workers' Compensation Commission:

  (1) Shall establish a rehabilitation program;

  (2) May employ the necessary rehabilitation counselors and clerical staff to review all reports and claims;

  (3) Shall select from the reports and claims filed with it those for which rehabilitation services appear to be appropriate;

  (4) After proper investigation, shall refer appropriate cases to the Division of Rehabilitation Services;

  (5) On request of the Division of Rehabilitation Services, shall make available to the Division a complete medical evaluation, including a prognosis of work potential of any worker whose case it refers to the Division; and

  (6) Shall pay the salaries of the employees of the workers' compensation rehabilitation program and all necessary expenses incurred:

    (i) In investigating and reviewing all reports and claims; and

    (ii) For supplies, furniture, and office space.

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Md. Code Ann., Educ. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)