1. (a)

   1. (1) There is a statewide Youth Suicide Prevention School Program administered by the Department in cooperation with:

      1. (i) Participating local education agencies;
      2. (ii) Local community agencies involved in suicide prevention;
      3. (iii) Local community mental health programs; and
      4. (iv) Youth service bureaus.

   2. (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:

      1. (i) Anne Arundel County;
      2. (ii) Baltimore City;
      3. (iii) Baltimore County;
      4. (iv) Harford County;
      5. (v) Howard County; and
      6. (vi) Montgomery County.
2. (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.

Added as Education § 7-4A-03 by Acts 1986, c. 122, § 1, July 1, 1986. Renumbered as Education § 7-503 by Acts 1996, c. 10, § 16, eff. April 9, 1996. Amended by Acts 2008, c. 36, § 6, eff. April 8, 2008.