# Human Services (GHU)

## Title 8. Children, Youth, and Families

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

#### Section 8-404

The Council shall address the population of children who are in out-of-state placements or are recommended for out-of-state placements, including:

(1) reviewing recommendations for State funding of the individual placement of a child in need of out-of-state placement;

(2) coordinating the monitoring of out-of-state residential facilities for children as required by statute;

(3) tracking the types, costs, and effectiveness of services required to meet the needs of children who are recommended for out-of-state placements;

(4) providing training and technical assistance to local agency and community partners;

(5) making recommendations to the appropriate secretary on the development of regulations to carry out this subtitle; and

(6) performing other related activities that the Children's Cabinet identifies.

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