Maryland Family Law Section 5-539

      (a)      (1)      The State Board may adopt policies and procedures that:

                  (i)      relate to the functions of the local boards; and

                  (ii)      are consistent with the goals set forth in § 5-544 of this subtitle.

            (2)      If the Administration concurs, the State Board may establish categories of children in out-of-home placement for whom a satisfactory permanent placement has been made and who may be exempt from review by the local boards.

      (b)      The State Board shall:

            (1)      provide a training program for members of the local boards and local citizens review panels;

            (2)      review and coordinate the activities of the local boards;

            (3)      adopt policies and procedures that relate to reports and any other information that is required for any public or private agency or institution;

            (4)      make recommendations to the General Assembly that relate to out-of-home placement policies and procedures; and

            (5)      subject to § 2-1246 of the State Government Article, report to the General Assembly on the first day of each year on the status of children in out-of-home placement in this State.