# Health - General (GHG)

## Title 13. Miscellaneous Health Care Programs

### Subtitle 17. Asthma Control Program

#### Section 13-1701

In this subtitle, "Program" means the Asthma Control Program.

#### Section 13-1702

There is an Asthma Control Program in the Department.

#### Section 13-1703

(a) The Secretary shall appoint a director for the Program.

(b) The director may establish advisory councils, task forces, committees, and work groups to the extent necessary to implement the Program.

#### Section 13-1704

(a) The director shall:

  (1) Establish a statewide asthma coalition composed of individuals and organizations with an interest in asthma;

  (2) Develop and finalize a comprehensive statewide asthma plan;

  (3) After finalization of the development of the statewide asthma plan, implement a statewide asthma intervention program;

  (4) Develop and organize collaborative relationships with asthma control and stakeholders within other State and local agencies and in the private sector;

  (5) Develop and implement an asthma surveillance system;

  (6) Upon completion of the asthma surveillance system in paragraph (5) of this subsection, identify mechanisms for the utilization of surveillance data in identifying interventions to control asthma;

  (7) Identify and promote educational programs for providers, parents, guardians, caregivers, and asthma patients that include information on identifying symptoms of asthma, effective treatment for asthma, and methods of preventing asthma; and

  (8) Identify sources of grant funding for the Asthma Control Program.

(b) The Program may:

  (1) Provide funding for local asthma intervention initiatives; and

  (2) Provide training for school personnel, or other appropriate personnel, on asthma education in conjunction with the Department of Education and local health departments.

#### Section 13-1705

(a) The Program shall be funded as provided in the State budget.

(b) The funding provided in the State budget for the Program is intended to complement funding received:

  (1) By the Department from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for the Program for enhancing the State's capacity to address asthma from a public health perspective; and

  (2) From any other lawful source.

#### Section 13-1706

The Secretary shall, in consultation with the director, adopt rules and regulations necessary to implement the Program.

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