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MD. Education Code Ann. §  21-204 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division IV - Other Education Provisions|Title 21 - Career and Technology Education Programs|Subtitle 2 - Career and Technical Education|Section 21-204 - Development of Goals and Measurements; Reports

    (a)    On or before December 1, 2017, the State Board, in consultation with the Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation and the Governor’s Workforce Development Board, shall establish, for each year for 2018 through 2024, inclusive, statewide goals that reach 45% by January 1, 2025, for the percentages of high school students who, prior to graduation:        (1)    Complete a career and technical education (CTE) program;        (2)    Earn industry–recognized occupational or skill credentials; or        (3)    Complete a registered youth or other apprenticeship.    (b)    On or before December 1, 2017, the Maryland Longitudinal Data System Center and the Governor’s Workforce Development Board shall develop annual income earnings goals for high school graduates who have not earned at least a 2–year college degree by age 25.    (c)    On or before December 1, 2017, the State Board shall develop a method to consider a student’s attainment of a State–approved industry credential or completion of an apprenticeship program as equivalent to earning a score of 3 or better on an Advanced Placement examination for purposes of the Maryland Accountability Program established by the Department if the student:        (1)    (i)    Was enrolled in the State–approved CTE program at the concentrator level or higher; and            (ii)    Successfully earned the credential aligned with the State–approved CTE program; or        (2)    Successfully completed a youth or other apprenticeship training program approved by the Maryland Apprenticeship Training Council in accordance with § 11–405 of the Labor and Employment Article.    (d)    On or before December 1, 2017, and December 1 of each year thereafter, the State Board shall report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly on the progress, by high school and community college, toward attaining the goals established by the State Board in accordance with subsection (a) of this section and the goals established under subsection (b) of this section.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  21-205 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division IV - Other Education Provisions|Title 21 - Career and Technology Education Programs|Subtitle 2 - Career and Technical Education|Section 21-205 - Career and Technical Education Innovation Grant

    (a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.        (2)    “CTE” means Career and Technology Education.        (3)    “Grant” means the Career and Technology Education Innovation Grant.    (b)    (1)    There is a Career and Technology Education Innovation Grant.        (2)    The purpose of the Grant is to provide funds to develop and implement a CTE curriculum framework and pathway that is innovative and includes best practices that are used by the best CTE programs around the world.        (3)    The Department shall administer the Grant.    (c)    (1)    (i)    A county board or a community college may submit a proposal to the Department to receive a grant for a CTE pathway that is in furtherance of the purpose of the Grant.            (ii)    To be eligible for a grant, an application shall identify a partnership with at least one county board, one community college, and one industry partner to develop an innovative CTE pathway that:                1.    Is of high quality;                2.    Is aligned with the skills needed by employers;                3.    Will lead to an industry–recognized license or certificate;                4.    Creates internship or apprenticeship opportunities; and                5.    Prepares students to successfully compete in a global economy.        (2)    An application shall include:            (i)    A description of the proposed curriculum framework and pathway that is articulated between secondary and postsecondary education or training;            (ii)    A business plan that includes the estimated total cost, including any one–time or capital equipping costs, of implementing the proposed curriculum framework and pathway; and            (iii)    Any other information required by the Department.        (3)    The Department shall establish processes and procedures for accepting and evaluating applications.        (4)    The Department shall make awards in a timely fashion.    (d)    (1)    The Governor shall annually appropriate at least $2,000,000 in the operating budget of the Department for the grant program.        (2)    The Department may retain up to 3% of the appropriation required under this subsection to hire staff necessary to administer the grant program.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  21-206 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division IV - Other Education Provisions|Title 21 - Career and Technology Education Programs|Subtitle 2 - Career and Technical Education|Section 21-206 - Report

    On or before December 1 each year, the Maryland Longitudinal Data System Center and the Governor’s Workforce Development Board shall report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly the available data for high school graduates for the 5–year period after graduation on:        (1)    Wages earned;        (2)    Hours worked per week; and        (3)    The industry in which the individuals are employed.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  21-301 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division IV - Other Education Provisions|Title 21 - Career and Technology Education Programs|Subtitle 3 - Rehabilitation Services|Section 21-301 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Disability” means any defect or infirmity that may incapacitate an individual totally or partially for gainful employment or independent living.    (c)    “Federal acts” means the rehabilitation acts of the United States Congress.    (d)    “Rehabilitation” means the process of enabling a disabled individual to become gainfully employed and to function more independently.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  21-302 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division IV - Other Education Provisions|Title 21 - Career and Technology Education Programs|Subtitle 3 - Rehabilitation Services|Section 21-302 - Acceptance of Federal Acts

    (a)    The State of Maryland assents to the federal acts.    (b)    The State Treasurer shall:        (1)    Be the custodian of any money received under the federal acts; and        (2)    Disburse this money in accordance with the federal acts.    (c)    The State Board of Education shall:        (1)    Cooperate with the appropriate federal agencies in administering the federal acts; and        (2)    Do anything necessary to secure the benefits of the federal acts.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  21-303 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division IV - Other Education Provisions|Title 21 - Career and Technology Education Programs|Subtitle 3 - Rehabilitation Services|Section 21-303 - Employment Program Fund

    (a)    There is an Employment Program Fund in the Division of Rehabilitation Services in the State Department of Education.    (b)    Funds for the Employment Program Fund established under this section shall be included in the budget of the Division of Rehabilitation Services in the State Department of Education.    (c)    A community rehabilitation and employment agency accredited by the Division of Rehabilitation Services in the State Department of Education is eligible to receive funds available in the Employment Program Fund established under this section.    (d)    The Division of Rehabilitation Services may contract with nonprofit rehabilitation and employment agencies to provide the funds established under this section for:        (1)    Supported employment placements;        (2)    Competitive work placements; or        (3)    Transitional employment.    (e)    The Division of Rehabilitation Services shall adopt regulations to implement the provisions of this section.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  21-304 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division IV - Other Education Provisions|Title 21 - Career and Technology Education Programs|Subtitle 3 - Rehabilitation Services|Section 21-304 - Division of Rehabilitation Services

    (a)    There is a Division of Rehabilitation Services in the State Department of Education.    (b)    The State Board of Education shall:        (1)    Disburse all funds provided, and administer all programs established under this subtitle, for the rehabilitation of disabled individuals;        (2)    Appoint and fix the compensation of the personnel necessary to administer this subtitle;        (3)    Rehabilitate and place in gainful occupations individuals eligible for the benefits of this subtitle;        (4)    Rehabilitate eligible individuals to function more independently;        (5)    Adopt rules and regulations necessary to administer this subtitle;        (6)    Report annually to the Governor on the administration of this subtitle; and        (7)    Cooperate with other public and private departments, agencies, and institutions to:            (i)    Provide for the rehabilitation of disabled individuals;            (ii)    Provide for the independent living rehabilitation of severely disabled individuals;            (iii)    Study the problems of rehabilitation; and            (iv)    Develop and provide programs, facilities, and services necessary or desirable to implement this subtitle.    (c)    The State Department of Education shall, in addition to licensing vending facility managers in federal buildings in this State under § 21-302(c) of this subtitle pursuant to the federal acts, license blind persons to manage vending facilities in all State, county, and municipal buildings and in all privately owned buildings and premises in this State in the event of contract with such person. The Division of Rehabilitation Services in the State Department of Education shall be the licensing agency for all vending facilities within this State licensed under this subtitle.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  21-305 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division IV - Other Education Provisions|Title 21 - Career and Technology Education Programs|Subtitle 3 - Rehabilitation Services|Section 21-305 - Transitioning Students With Disabilities

    (a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.        (2)    “Division” means the Division of Rehabilitation Services within the Maryland State Department of Education.        (3)    “Transition services” means a coordinated set of activities for a student with a disability who meets the definition of a transitioning student that promotes movement from school to postschool activities, including postsecondary education, vocational training, integrated employment, supported employment, adult services, independent living, and community participation.        (4)    “Transitioning student” means a student with a disability who is between the ages of 14 and 21 years who meets the eligibility criteria of the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act or § 7 of the federal Rehabilitation Act.    (b)    The Division shall:        (1)    Assign a rehabilitation counselor as a liaison to each Maryland public high school;        (2)    Establish a cooperative agreement with each county board defining roles, responsibilities, and procedures in order to provide appropriate transition services for a transitioning student; and        (3)    Develop, in consultation with county boards, for each transitioning student who is determined eligible for rehabilitation services, an individualized plan for employment prior to graduation.    (c)    (1)    Each county board shall transmit to the Department information relating to the postsecondary anticipated services of the county’s transitioning students. The information shall be reported in the manner required by the Department.        (2)    The Department shall aggregate the information provided under paragraph (1) of this subsection and forward the information annually to:            (i)    The Behavioral Health Administration of the Maryland Department of Health;            (ii)    The Developmental Disabilities Administration of the Maryland Department of Health; and            (iii)    Other appropriate State adult services agencies, as determined by the Department.        (3)    The information under this section shall include, for each transitioning student:            (i)    The student’s current age;            (ii)    The projected year of exit of the student from school;            (iii)    Anticipated needs of the student;            (iv)    The student’s county of residence; and            (v)    Any other information that the Department considers appropriate.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  21-306 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division IV - Other Education Provisions|Title 21 - Career and Technology Education Programs|Subtitle 3 - Rehabilitation Services|Section 21-306 - Eligibility for Rehabilitation

    To be eligible for rehabilitation an individual shall:         (1)    Be disabled; and        (2)    Be susceptible of rehabilitation.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  21-307 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division IV - Other Education Provisions|Title 21 - Career and Technology Education Programs|Subtitle 3 - Rehabilitation Services|Section 21-307 - Injured Workers' Rehabilitation

    (a)    The State Board of Education and the State Workers’ Compensation Commission shall administer jointly the program established in this section.    (b)    The State Workers’ Compensation Commission:        (1)    Shall establish a rehabilitation program;        (2)    May employ the necessary rehabilitation counselors and clerical staff to review all reports and claims;        (3)    Shall select from the reports and claims filed with it those for which rehabilitation services appear to be appropriate;        (4)    After proper investigation, shall refer appropriate cases to the Division of Rehabilitation Services;        (5)    On request of the Division of Rehabilitation Services, shall make available to the Division a complete medical evaluation, including a prognosis of work potential of any worker whose case it refers to the Division; and        (6)    Shall pay the salaries of the employees of the workers’ compensation rehabilitation program and all necessary expenses incurred:            (i)    In investigating and reviewing all reports and claims; and            (ii)    For supplies, furniture, and office space.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  21-308 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division IV - Other Education Provisions|Title 21 - Career and Technology Education Programs|Subtitle 3 - Rehabilitation Services|Section 21-308 - Confidentiality of Records of Division

    Any report, record, memorandum, action, or finding of the Division of Rehabilitation Services may not be referred to in any way or be received as evidence in any civil proceeding before any agency or court, except under the rules and regulations adopted by the State Board of Education, under this subtitle.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  21-310 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division IV - Other Education Provisions|Title 21 - Career and Technology Education Programs|Subtitle 3 - Rehabilitation Services|Section 21-310 - Unpaid Work-Based Learning Experiences

    (a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.        (2)    “DORS” means the Division of Rehabilitation Services in the State Department of Education.        (3)    “DORS consumer” means an individual determined eligible for rehabilitation services under § 21–306 of this subtitle who is placed by DORS in an unpaid work–based learning experience.        (4)    “Unpaid work–based learning experience” means a program that provides a DORS consumer with structured employer–supervised learning that:            (i)    Occurs in the workplace;            (ii)    Links with an individualized plan for employment;            (iii)    Is coordinated by a DORS rehabilitation specialist; and            (iv)    Is conducted in accordance with the terms of an individual written work–based learning experience agreement between DORS and the employer of that participating DORS consumer.    (b)    A DORS consumer who is placed with an employer in an unpaid work–based learning experience is a covered employee of that employer, as defined in Title 9 of the Labor and Employment Article for the purpose of coverage for medical services and treatment under the State workers’ compensation laws.    (c)    (1)    The participating employer where a DORS consumer is placed in an unpaid work–based learning experience shall secure workers’ compensation coverage for that DORS consumer.        (2)    The State Department of Education shall reimburse the employer in an amount equal to the lesser of:            (i)    The cost of the premium for the workers’ compensation coverage; or            (ii)    $250.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  21-401 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division IV - Other Education Provisions|Title 21 - Career and Technology Education Programs|Subtitle 4 - Sheltered Workshops|Section 21-401 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Community rehabilitation program” means a work oriented place or facility operated on a nonprofit basis that is operated principally to provide:        (1)    Suitable work, training, or retraining to individuals with disabilities who because of a disability cannot find gainful employment elsewhere; or        (2)    Gainful employment to individuals with severe disabilities.    (c)    “Individual with disabilities” means an individual who:        (1)    Has a severe physical or mental disability that seriously limits his mobility, communication, work tolerance, work skills, and ability to care for and direct himself, and function generally;        (2)    Can be expected to require multiple rehabilitation services over an extended period of time; and        (3)    Whose disability is determined by an evaluation of rehabilitation potential to cause substantial functional limitation.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  21-402 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division IV - Other Education Provisions|Title 21 - Career and Technology Education Programs|Subtitle 4 - Sheltered Workshops|Section 21-402 - Administration of Subtitle

    The Division of Rehabilitation Services of the State Department of Education shall administer this subtitle, and may adopt rules and regulations necessary to implement it.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  21-403 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division IV - Other Education Provisions|Title 21 - Career and Technology Education Programs|Subtitle 4 - Sheltered Workshops|Section 21-403 - Inspection and Listing of Community Rehabilitation Programs

    (a)    The Division of Rehabilitation Services shall maintain a register of private nonprofit agencies or organizations it considers qualified to provide community rehabilitation program employment for individuals with disabilities.    (b)    Before it registers any organization or agency, the Division of Rehabilitation Services shall inspect community rehabilitation programs to determine if:        (1)    They are appropriate;        (2)    The agency or organization is eligible to receive funds under this subtitle; and        (3)    The programs meet the standards for community rehabilitation programs accepted by the Rehabilitation Services Administration of the federal Department of Education.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  21-404 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division IV - Other Education Provisions|Title 21 - Career and Technology Education Programs|Subtitle 4 - Sheltered Workshops|Section 21-404 - Sheltered Employment

    The Division of Rehabilitation Services may contract with any approved agency or organization to provide programs and services set forth in § 21-303(d) of this title to any individual with disabilities if the Division is satisfied that the individual:         (1)    Is at least 17 years old;        (2)    Cannot find employment in the open labor market; and        (3)    May be expected to benefit from the programs and services set forth in § 21-303(d) of this title or that the individual’s best interests require this type of employment.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  22-201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division IV - Other Education Provisions|Title 22 - Educational Services for Correctional Institutions, Juvenile Services, and Hospitals|Subtitle 2 - State Hospital Centers|Section 22-201 - Director of Educational Programs

    (a)    The Secretary of Health shall appoint a Director of educational programs in the Maryland Department of Health.    (b)    The Director shall receive the salary provided in the budget of the Maryland Department of Health.    (c)    The Director shall:        (1)    Implement and operate the educational programs in the State hospital centers; and        (2)    Consult with the Director of the Behavioral Health Administration, the Director of the Developmental Disabilities Administration, and the superintendent of each center about the operation of these programs.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  22-202 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division IV - Other Education Provisions|Title 22 - Educational Services for Correctional Institutions, Juvenile Services, and Hospitals|Subtitle 2 - State Hospital Centers|Section 22-202 - Funding

    (a)    Funds for the operation of the educational program in State hospital centers shall be provided in the budget of the Maryland Department of Health.    (b)    The Maryland Department of Health and other State agencies may contribute to the program.    (c)    Funds appropriated for educational programs in State hospital centers may not be diverted, by budget amendment or otherwise, to any other purpose.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  22-203 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division IV - Other Education Provisions|Title 22 - Educational Services for Correctional Institutions, Juvenile Services, and Hospitals|Subtitle 2 - State Hospital Centers|Section 22-203 - Jurisdiction of Other Agencies Not Affected

    This subtitle does not affect the other jurisdiction of the State Board of Education, the State Superintendent of Schools, the Maryland Higher Education Commission, or the Secretary of Higher Education.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  23-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division IV - Other Education Provisions|Title 23 - Libraries|Subtitle 1 - State Library Agencies|Section 23-101 - Definitions

    (a)    In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Print disabled individual” means an individual who cannot effectively read print because of a visual, physical, perceptual, developmental, cognitive, or learning disability.    (c)    “State Library Agency” means the Maryland State Library Agency.    (d)    “State Library Board” means the Maryland State Library Board.