# Human Services (GHU)

## Title 8. Children, Youth, and Families

### Subtitle 4. Services to Children With Special Needs

#### Section 8-402

(a) The Council consists of the following members:

  (1) the Special Secretary of the Governor's Office for Children, or the Special Secretary's designee;

  (2) the Secretary of Juvenile Services, or the Secretary's designee;

  (3) the Secretary of Health, or the Secretary's designee;

  (4) the Secretary of Human Services, or the Secretary's designee; and

  (5) the State Superintendent of Schools, or the Superintendent's designee.

(b) The Secretary of Budget and Management, or the Secretary's designee, shall serve as a nonvoting ex officio Council member.

(c) The Secretary of Disabilities, or the Secretary's designee, shall serve as a nonvoting ex officio Council member.

(d) The Children's Cabinet shall designate up to three individuals to serve on the Council on a rotating basis to represent each of the following stakeholder groups:

  (1) family members or family advocates; and

  (2) youth or youth advocates.

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