In addition to complying with the training standards set by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission:

1. A. Program staff may participate in courses of study approved by the Department's Office of Professional Development; and
2. B. The Department shall encourage private-sector providers to offer continuing educational opportunities for their employees to enhance their professional development.

Authority: Human Services Article, §§9-204, 9-227, and 9-237; Correctional Services Article §8-201 et seq.; Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: June 18, 2007 (34:12 Md. R. 1067)