§ 5-240
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§5–240.
(1)Beginning in fiscal year 2021, the Governor shall appropriate in the annual budget $6,500,000 to the Department for the purpose of providing grants to maintain or establish school–based health centers.
(i)1. The Department shall designate a primary contact employee for school–based health centers.
2. The Department’s primary contact employee shall:
A. Assist individuals involved in school–based health centers who interact with the Department;
B. Provide technical assistance to support the establishment and expansion of school–based health centers; and
C. Coordinate the Department’s efforts with those of the Maryland Department of Health and other government agencies to build a robust network of school–based health centers in the State.
(ii)1. The Maryland Department of Health shall designate a primary contact employee for school–based health centers.
2. The Maryland Department of Health’s primary contact employee shall:
A. Assist individuals involved in school–based health centers who interact with the Maryland Department of Health;
B. Provide technical assistance to support the establishment and expansion of school–based health centers; and
C. Coordinate the Maryland Department of Health’s efforts with those of the Department and other government agencies to build a robust network of school–based health centers in the State.
(b)The amount appropriated under subsection
(a)of this section shall be in addition to the amount appropriated in fiscal year 2020.