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MD. Education Code Ann. §  7-446 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 7 - Public Schools|Subtitle 4 - Health and Safety of Students|Section 7-446 - Administration of Medical Cannabis During School Hours and Events

    (a)    On or before December 31, 2020, the Department and the Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Cannabis Commission jointly shall develop guidelines for public schools allowing the administration of medical cannabis to students who are qualifying patients under Title 13, Subtitle 33 of the Health – General Article during school hours and school–sponsored activities and while on a school bus.    (b)    The guidelines shall establish:        (1)    The school personnel who are authorized to administer medical cannabis to a student who is a qualifying patient during school hours and school–sponsored activities and while on a school bus;        (2)    Specific locations, including a requirement that a school allow the administration of medical cannabis in the school building, where medical cannabis may be administered to a student who is a qualifying patient during school hours and school–sponsored activities and while on a school bus;        (3)    Procedures for educating any designated school personnel on safety considerations for patient use of medical cannabis as it relates to a school setting;        (4)    Protocols to ensure students who are qualifying patients receive care during school hours and school–sponsored activities and while on a school bus;        (5)    Security protocols for the possession, storage, and loss or theft of medical cannabis on school property;        (6)    A plan for the administration of medical cannabis that must include labeling as well as dosing, timing, and delivery route instructions as provided by the certifying provider’s written instructions;        (7)    A clear prohibition on any method of administration of medical cannabis that includes smoking or vaping;        (8)    Notice requirements to appropriate school personnel, parents and guardians or caregivers, and local law enforcement, if necessary;        (9)    Whether the medical cannabis may be retained on school grounds at the end of the school day or school–sponsored activity or whether it must be returned to the student’s caregiver; and        (10)    Any other necessary guidelines on issues concerning the administration of medical cannabis to students who are qualifying patients during school hours and school–sponsored activities and on a school bus.    (c)    Each nonpublic school in the State may establish a policy regarding the administration of medical cannabis to students who are qualifying patients under Title 13, Subtitle 33 of the Health – General Article during school hours and school–sponsored activities.    (d)    Notwithstanding subsection (b) of this section, a school nurse may not be required to administer medical cannabis to a student who is a qualifying patient.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  7-4B-01 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 7 - Public Schools|Subtitle 4B - Physical Education and Athletic Programs for Students With Disabilities|Section 7-4B-01 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Adapted program” means a program that is developed for a student with a disability.    (c)    “Allied sports or unified program” means a program that is specifically designed to combine groups of students with and without disabilities together in physical activity.    (d)    “Mainstream athletic program” means intramural or interscholastic athletic activity that is developed and offered to students in accordance with criteria established by the State Board.    (e)    “Mainstream physical education program” means a physical education program that is developed and offered to students in accordance with criteria established by the State Board.    (f)    “Student with a disability” means a student who meets the definition of a “handicapped person” as defined in 45 C.F.R. § 84.3(j).
MD. Education Code Ann. §  7-4B-02 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 7 - Public Schools|Subtitle 4B - Physical Education and Athletic Programs for Students With Disabilities|Section 7-4B-02 - Equal Opportunity to Participate in Mainstream Physical Education and Athletic Programs

    (a)    Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the State Board and each county board shall:        (1)    Ensure that students with disabilities have an equal opportunity to:            (i)    Participate in mainstream physical education programs; and            (ii)    Try out for and, if selected, participate in mainstream athletic programs;        (2)    Ensure the provision of reasonable accommodations necessary to provide students with disabilities equal opportunity to participate, to the fullest extent possible, in mainstream physical education and mainstream athletic programs; and        (3)    Ensure that adapted, allied, or unified physical education and athletic programs are available and adequately funded by the county board.    (b)    An exception to the requirements under subsection (a) of this section may be made when the inclusion of a student:        (1)    Presents an objective safety risk to the student or to others, based on an individualized assessment of the student; or        (2)    Fundamentally alters the nature of the school’s mainstream physical education or mainstream athletic program.    (c)    The provision of adapted, allied, or unified programs for students with disabilities does not mitigate the duty of a county board to provide an individual student with a disability an equal opportunity to be fully included in mainstream physical education and mainstream athletic programs.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  7-4B-03 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 7 - Public Schools|Subtitle 4B - Physical Education and Athletic Programs for Students With Disabilities|Section 7-4B-03 - Duties of County Board and State Board in Developing Policies and Procedures

    (a)    A county board shall:        (1)    Develop policies and procedures to promote and protect the inclusion of students with disabilities into mainstream physical education and mainstream athletic programs; and        (2)    Provide the opportunity for students with disabilities to participate in extracurricular or interscholastic competition, as demonstrated by:            (i)    Equivalent opportunities for participation in extracurricular or interscholastic athletic programs; or            (ii)    Evidence indicating that the interests and abilities of students with disabilities have been fully and effectively accommodated by the county board’s implemented programs.    (b)    The State Board shall adopt a model policy to assist a county board with the implementation of this section.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  7-4B-04 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 7 - Public Schools|Subtitle 4B - Physical Education and Athletic Programs for Students With Disabilities|Section 7-4B-04 - Duties of Department

    (a)    The Department shall monitor the compliance of county boards with the provisions of this subtitle.    (b)    The Department may investigate and take corrective action in response to complaints from parents, guardians, or legal representatives of students with disabilities who allege a violation of the provisions of this subtitle.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  7-4B-05 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 7 - Public Schools|Subtitle 4B - Physical Education and Athletic Programs for Students With Disabilities|Section 7-4B-05 - Reports

    (a)    On or before May 15 of each year, each county board shall submit to the Department a report of the school system’s compliance with the provisions of this subtitle.    (b)    The first annual report completed by a county board in accordance with subsection (a) of this section shall include:        (1)    The number of students with disabilities that participate in the school system’s mainstream physical education or mainstream athletic programs; and        (2)    A description of plans by the county board to affirmatively engage students with disabilities in mainstream physical education or mainstream athletic programs.    (c)    Reports submitted by a county board subsequent to the report submitted under subsection (b) of this section shall be consistent with regulations adopted by the State Board.    (d)    On or before August 1 of each year, the Department shall, subject to § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, submit to the General Assembly a report of compliance with the provisions of this subtitle..
MD. Education Code Ann. §  7-4B-06 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 7 - Public Schools|Subtitle 4B - Physical Education and Athletic Programs for Students With Disabilities|Section 7-4B-06 - Regulations; Technical Assistance

    (a)    The Department shall adopt regulations as necessary to implement this subtitle.    (b)    The Department shall provide technical assistance to county boards concerning the provisions of this subtitle.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  7-501 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 7 - Public Schools|Subtitle 5 - Youth Suicide Prevention School Programs|Section 7-501 - Legislative Findings and Declaration

    The General Assembly finds and declares that:         (1)    A statewide Youth Suicide Prevention School Program is essential to address the continuing problem of youth suicide throughout the State;        (2)    The youth suicide problem often exists in combination with other problems, including drug abuse and alcohol use;        (3)    A suicide prevention program for young people must emphasize a partnership between educational programs at the State and local levels and community suicide prevention and crisis center agencies;        (4)    It is of vital importance that a statewide Youth Suicide Prevention School Program be established with shared responsibility at both the State and county levels, and that this cooperation shall be a major tool in efforts to achieve the successful prevention of youth suicide; and        (5)    County suicide prevention and crisis center agencies along with local education agencies are best suited for developing and implementing programs for statewide youth suicide prevention.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  7-502 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 7 - Public Schools|Subtitle 5 - Youth Suicide Prevention School Programs|Section 7-502 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Program” means a Youth Suicide Prevention School Program established under this subtitle.    (c)    “Youth service bureau” means a program defined under § 9–233 of the Human Services Article.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  7-503 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 7 - Public Schools|Subtitle 5 - Youth Suicide Prevention School Programs|Section 7-503 - Establishment

    (a)    (1)    There is a statewide Youth Suicide Prevention School Program administered by the Department in cooperation with:            (i)    Participating local education agencies;            (ii)    Local community agencies involved in suicide prevention;            (iii)    Local community mental health programs; and            (iv)    Youth service bureaus.        (2)    On or before October 1, 1986, the Department may establish a demonstration Youth Suicide Prevention School Program in cooperation with local education agencies in the following political subdivisions:            (i)    Anne Arundel County;            (ii)    Baltimore City;            (iii)    Baltimore County;            (iv)    Harford County;            (v)    Howard County; and            (vi)    Montgomery County.    (b)    Any political subdivision in the State may apply for assistance or grant funds under this subtitle to establish a local Youth Suicide Prevention School Program.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  7-505 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 7 - Public Schools|Subtitle 5 - Youth Suicide Prevention School Programs|Section 7-505 - Duties of Department; Funding

    (a)    The Department shall:        (1)    As to each program receiving State funding:            (i)    Monitor its operations; and            (ii)    Evaluate annually its effectiveness; and        (2)    Review and either approve or disapprove the application for State funding of a proposal program.    (b)    (1)    The funding of an eligible program shall be a shared responsibility of this State and local education agencies.        (2)    Each eligible program shall submit to the Department a proposed annual budget for review and approval, at the times that the Department specifies.        (3)    The proposed budget of the Department shall list the eligible programs and estimate the amount of State funds to be allocated to each.        (4)    The Department shall seek federal funds for Youth Suicide Prevention School Programs under the Garret Lee Smith Memorial Act.    (c)    The State funds designated for Youth Suicide Prevention School Programs may be included in the budgets of:        (1)    The Department; and        (2)    The Maryland Department of Health.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  7-506 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 7 - Public Schools|Subtitle 5 - Youth Suicide Prevention School Programs|Section 7-506 - Funds; Reports

    (a)    The local education agency and the local health department shall identify funds from public and private agencies for development and implementation of the Program.    (b)    The Department shall submit an annual report to the Governor and, subject to § 2-1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly regarding the current status and effectiveness of the Programs established under this subtitle.    (c)    The Governor shall include funds in the budget to carry out the provisions of this subtitle.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  7-601 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 7 - Public Schools|Subtitle 6 - Subsidized and Free Feeding Programs|Section 7-601 - Standards Set by State Board

    (a)    The State Board shall adopt and publish standards for the administration of the free feeding program.    (b)    The standards shall provide for eligibility requirements for the program.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  7-602 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 7 - Public Schools|Subtitle 6 - Subsidized and Free Feeding Programs|Section 7-602 - Establishment and Funding of Programs

    (a)    There is a State Free Feeding Program.    (b)    (1)    Each year the State Superintendent shall determine the amount of State money required to provide the Program in accordance with the standards adopted by the State Board under this subtitle.        (2)    The amount included for this Program in the annual State budget, including any federal funds, and as submitted to and appropriated by the General Assembly, shall be distributed to the county boards and participating nonpublic schools in the same manner as the process established under § 5–212 of this article.    (c)    (1)    A nonpublic school in the State that participates in the federal School Breakfast Program or the National School Lunch Program may participate in the State free feeding program.        (2)    If a nonpublic school participates in the State free feeding program, the State shall be responsible for reimbursing the participating nonpublic school under subsection (d) of this section.    (d)    The State shall be responsible for reimbursing a county board or a participating nonpublic school for the student share of the costs of:        (1)    Breakfasts provided to all students eligible for a reduced price breakfast under the federal School Breakfast Program according to the following schedule:            (i)    For fiscal year 2020, 10 cents per student;            (ii)    For fiscal year 2021, 20 cents per student; and            (iii)    For fiscal year 2022 and each fiscal year thereafter, the greater of 30 cents per student or the required federal per meal charge to students; and        (2)    Lunches provided to all students eligible for a reduced price lunch under the National School Lunch Program according to the following schedule:            (i)    For fiscal year 2020, 10 cents per student;            (ii)    For fiscal year 2021, 20 cents per student;            (iii)    For fiscal year 2022, 30 cents per student; and            (iv)    For fiscal year 2023 and each fiscal year thereafter, the greater of 40 cents per student or the required federal per meal charge to students.    (e)    (1)    Beginning in fiscal year 2022, a county board or participating nonpublic school may not charge a student who is eligible for a reduced price breakfast for any portion of the cost of the meal.        (2)    Beginning in fiscal year 2023, a county board or participating nonpublic school may not charge a student who is eligible for a reduced price lunch for any portion of the cost of the meal.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  7-603 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 7 - Public Schools|Subtitle 6 - Subsidized and Free Feeding Programs|Section 7-603 - Subsidized and Free Feeding Programs Required in Public Schools

    Each public school and participating nonpublic school in this State shall provide a free feeding program for children who meet the standards adopted by the State Board under this subtitle.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  7-604 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 7 - Public Schools|Subtitle 6 - Subsidized and Free Feeding Programs|Section 7-604 - Reimbursement of County Boards

    Funds appropriated for the free feeding program shall be used to reimburse each county board and participating nonpublic school for the difference between costs and all available reimbursements and other funds.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  7-605 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 7 - Public Schools|Subtitle 6 - Subsidized and Free Feeding Programs|Section 7-605 - Policies for Administration and Application of Programs

    (a)    The General Assembly finds the following policies desirable in the administration and application of the school feeding program:        (1)    Private organizations and corporations should be encouraged to participate in the program;        (2)    The identity of children who participate in the free feeding program should remain anonymous and positive procedures should be adopted to accomplish this; and        (3)    Applications for participants in the program should be brief and simple, based on a statement of present income and family size or of participation in a social services or welfare program.    (b)    There may not be discrimination in this program for elementary, junior high, and high school students.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  7-701 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 7 - Public Schools|Subtitle 7 - Breakfast Program|Section 7-701 - Required; Standards

    (a)    (1)    The State Board shall require each county board to provide in each elementary school a free breakfast, unless the school is exempted under § 7–702 of this subtitle.        (2)    (i)    A nonpublic elementary school may provide a free breakfast program in accordance with this subtitle.            (ii)    If a nonpublic elementary school provides a free breakfast program, the participating nonpublic elementary school shall be eligible for the State reimbursement of the student share of the costs for those breakfasts under § 7–703 of this article.    (b)    The free breakfast required to be provided under this section shall meet the standards of the United States Department of Agriculture.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  7-702 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 7 - Public Schools|Subtitle 7 - Breakfast Program|Section 7-702 - Exemption

    (a)    The State Superintendent shall exempt any elementary school from the requirements of this subtitle if:        (1)    (i)    The school has made a breakfast program available for at least 3 consecutive months; and            (ii)    The participation is less than 25% of the number of students eligible for free and reduced price eligible meals in each month;        (2)    (i)    The county board approves an alternative nutrition program that the school has instituted;            (ii)    The school regularly conducts an assessment of the alternative program that provides evidence of success in achieving program objectives; and            (iii)    The school submits an annual report of the assessment to the county board and the State;        (3)    (i)    The school requests an exemption for reasons of a compelling nature to the county board; and            (ii)    After review and approval, the county board submits the request for exemption to the State Superintendent; or        (4)    The school has less than 15% of its enrollment approved for free and reduced price eligible meals.    (b)    The exemption in subsection (a)(4) of this section shall continue from year to year without the need for reapplication, until there is a 10% increase in the number of students approved for free and reduced price eligible meals.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  7-703 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 7 - Public Schools|Subtitle 7 - Breakfast Program|Section 7-703 - Suspension and Reimbursement

    (a)    The free breakfast program under this subtitle shall be suspended if the per meal reimbursement that the federal government provides for the breakfast program is:        (1)    Reduced below the rate prescribed on July 1, 2013; or        (2)    Adjusted by the Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture, as of the most recent July 1 under the national Child Nutrition Act, and the per meal reimbursement is below the adjusted rate.    (b)    The State reimbursement to a county board of education or a participating nonpublic school for each meal under subsection (a) of this section shall be determined as follows:        (1)    Multiply the number of reduced price eligible breakfasts served statewide times the sum of the federal reimbursement rate for those breakfasts plus the student share of the cost for those breakfasts;        (2)    Multiply the number of free breakfasts served statewide times the federal reimbursement rate for those breakfasts; and        (3)    Divide the total of paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection by the total number of free and reduced price eligible breakfasts.