# Family Law (GFL)

## Title 5. Children

### Subtitle 5. Child Care; Foster Care

#### Section 5-539

(a) The State Board may adopt policies and procedures that:

  (1) relate to the functions of the local boards; and

  (2) are consistent with the goals set forth in Sec. 5-544 of this subtitle.

(b) The State Board shall:

  (1) provide a training program for members of the local boards and local citizens review panels;

  (2) review and coordinate the activities of the local boards;

  (3) adopt policies and procedures that relate to reports and any other information that is required for any public or private agency or institution;

  (4) make recommendations to the Secretary of Human Services and the General Assembly regarding:

    (i) the response of the State to child abuse and neglect; and

    (ii) out-of-home care policies, procedures, and practices; and

  (5) report to the Secretary of Human Services and, subject to Sec. 2-1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly on the first day of each year on the status of children in out-of-home placement in this State.

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