1. (a) There is a Maryland Children's Service Animal Program in the Department.

2. (b) The purposes of the Program are to:

   1. (1) Refer eligible children who may benefit from participation in the Program to one or more nonprofit training entities;
   2. (2) Provide additional funding mechanisms to assist children participating in the Program; and
   3. (3) Expand treatment of children with a history of trauma or post-traumatic stress disorder or with a developmental disability and special health care need under Title V of the Social Security Act.

Added by Acts 2020, c. 247, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2020; Acts 2020, c. 248, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2020.