§ 5–1306
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-1306 (2026)
Title 5. Children
Subtitle 13. Child Welfare Accountability
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The effectiveness of efforts to address the health, mental health, education, and well–being of a child committed to the Department shall be measured by:
(1)
the percentage of children in out–of–home placements who received a comprehensive assessment in compliance with federal regulations for the early and periodic screening, diagnosis, and treatment program within 60 days of entering out–of–home placement;
(2)
the percentage of eligible children entering foster care or kinship care who:
(i)
have been examined by a medical provider within 10 days of entry into the out–of–home placement; and
(ii)
have a designated health care provider within 10 days of entry into the out–of–home placement;
(3)
the percentage of school–aged children in out–of–home placements enrolled in school; and
(4)
any other indicators adopted by the Secretary under § 5–1302 of this subtitle.