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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".08" citation="COMAR 14.31.01.08" title_num="14" subtitle_num="31" chapter_num="01" heading="SCC Coordination of Monitoring of Out-of-State Residential Services.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The SCC shall develop and implement a process to coordinate the monitoring of out-of-State facilities where Maryland children are being served at State expense.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The SCC shall review any monitoring reports of site visits of out-of-State facilities that have been conducted by placing agency monitoring teams.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Based upon the findings of a placing agency monitoring team, the SCC shall consult with the monitoring team to determine whether remedial actions are necessary.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Each SCC member shall notify appropriate agency staff of any reports of monitoring of out-of-State residential services.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>The SCC shall review licensing and monitoring reports from each state in which a facility under contract with a placing agency is located.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>The Department of Human Services, Department of Juvenile Services, Department of Education, and Maryland Department of Health will share official monitoring reports with the SCC within 2 weeks of report being finally approved by the relevant agency head or designee.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>