The State Board may adopt policies and procedures that: relate to the functions of the local boards; and are consistent with the goals set forth in § 5–544 of this subtitle. The State Board shall: provide a training program for members of the local boards and local citizens review panels; review and coordinate the activities of the local boards; adopt policies and procedures that relate to reports and any other information that is required for any public or private agency or institution; make recommendations to the Secretary of Human Services and the General Assembly regarding: the response of the State to child abuse and neglect; and out–of–home care policies, procedures, and practices; and report to the Secretary of Human Services and, subject to § 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.