Maryland Education Section 7-503

      (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 services 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.