§ 13–4205
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 13-4205 (2026)
Title 13. Miscellaneous Health Care Programs
Subtitle 42. Maryland Behavioral Health and Public Safety Center of Excellence
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(a)
Each local jurisdiction in the State shall develop a 2–year community health and public safety plan in collaboration with:
(1)
The Center;
(2)
The local health department;
(3)
The local department of human services;
(4)
Behavioral health coordinators for the local school system;
(5)
The local health improvement council;
(6)
Community–based behavioral health providers;
(7)
A representative of the NAACP;
(8)
A representative of public defenders; and
(9)
Other key stakeholders.
(b)
The plan shall include:
(1)
An assessment of the capacity of the local behavioral system;
(2)
Recommendations for the enhancement of the local crisis response system;
(3)
Recommendations for the enhancement of the local behavioral health care system, including culturally competent care;
(4)
An analysis of available federal grant funds available to the county or jurisdiction; and
(5)
A racial impact analysis.
(c)
A local jurisdiction is encouraged to use an existing local planning and coordinating committee or local management board to satisfy the requirements of this section.