# Family Law (GFL)

## Title 5. Children

### Subtitle 13. Child Welfare Accountability

#### Section 5-1306

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 Sec. 5-1302 of this subtitle.

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