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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".01" citation="COMAR 14.31.01.01" title_num="14" subtitle_num="31" chapter_num="01" heading="Purpose.">
  <text>The purpose of this chapter is to:</text>
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Define the roles and responsibilities of the State Coordinating Council and the local care teams in fostering the development of resources necessary to serve children with intensive needs in the State of Maryland;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Promote interagency coordination in the provision of such services; and</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Ensure that State funds for the out-of-State placement of children with intensive needs are allocated in accordance with relevant State and federal laws.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>