# State Government (GSG)

## Title 21. Department of Service and Civic Innovation

### Subtitle 2. Maryland Corps Program

#### Section 21-202

(a)

  (1) There is a Maryland Corps Program in the State administered and managed by the Department.

  (2) The Program has two pathways:

    (i) the Young Adult Service Year Option Pathway; and

    (ii) the Maryland Service Year Option Pathway.

(b) The Program is subject to Title 14, Subtitle 3 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

(c) The purpose of the Program is to:

  (1) provide meaningful service opportunities to corps participants that will address the social needs of the community;

  (2) equip corps participants with the skills that will enable them to successfully make the transition from high school to an institution of higher education or to the workforce; and

  (3) provide Program completion awards to corps participants who have completed the Program.

(d) The Program is subject to review under Sec. 2-1220 of this article.

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Md. Code Ann., State Gov't (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)