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2017 Maryland Code
Education
Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education
Title 7 - Public Schools
Subtitle 4 - Health and Safety of Students
§ 7-415.1. Youth Wellness Leadership Pilot Program [Section subject to abrogation]
Universal Citation: MD Educ Code § 7-415.1 (2017)
- (a) "Program" defined. -- In this section, "Program" means the Youth Wellness Leadership Pilot Program in Prince George's County.
- (b) Applicability. -- This section applies only in Prince George's County.
- (c) Program established. -- There is a Youth Wellness Leadership Pilot Program in Prince George's County.
- (d) Prince George's County Board of Education to establish program; number of students. -- The Prince George's County Board of Education, after consultation with the Maryland Department of Health, shall establish the Program for 125 students in public high schools in Prince George's County.
- (e) Collaboration with local community organizations. -- The Prince George's County Board of Education may collaborate with local community organizations involved in youth-led health and wellness advocacy programs.
- (f) Purpose. -- The purpose of the Program is to:
- (1) Promote youth-led health and wellness advocacy skills; and
- (2) Teach students who participate in the Program skills in the following areas:
- (i) Health and wellness;
- (ii) Academic performance;
- (iii) Peer education;
- (iv) Leadership;
- (v) Career development; and
- (vi) Economic well-being.
- (g) Reports. -- The Prince George's County Board of Education shall report annually to the Senate Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee and the House Committee on Ways and Means, in accordance with ยง 2-1246 of the State Government Article, on the effectiveness of the Program.
- (h) Funding. -- To implement the provisions of this section, the Prince George's County Board of Education may use funds donated from a local community organization specified in subsection (e) of this section.
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