§ 20–302

Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.

Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 20-302 (2026)

Title 20. Residential Child Care Program Professionals

Subtitle 3. Certification Process

(a)

To qualify for a certificate as a program administrator, an applicant shall be an individual who meets the requirements of this section.

(b)

The applicant shall be of good moral character.

(c)

The applicant shall have completed:

(1)

A State and national criminal history records check; and

(2)

Unless waived by the Board under § 20–303(d) of this subtitle, a child protective services background clearance.

(d)

The applicant shall be at least 21 years old.

(e)

The applicant shall have:

(1)

(i)

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; and

(ii)

At least 4 years experience in the human service field with at least 3 years in a supervisory or administrative capacity; or

(2)

(i)

A master’s degree from an accredited college or university; and

(ii)

At least 2 years experience in the human service field with at least 1 year in a supervisory or administrative capacity.

(f)

Except as otherwise provided in this title, the applicant shall pass an examination given by the Board under this subtitle.