COMAR 14.31.01.04. Role and Responsibilities of the SCC

A. General Responsibilities. The SCC shall encourage the implementation of the State’s policies to:

(1) Promote the development of a continuum of quality educational, treatment, and residential services in Maryland which will enable children with intensive needs to be served in the least restrictive setting appropriate to their individual needs; and

(2) Identify any additional treatment, educational, and residential resources, opportunities, or supports which may provide children with appropriate services in the least restrictive environment.

B. Oversight of Resources for Children with Intensive Needs. The SCC shall oversee the resources available to serve children with intensive needs through the following activities:

(1) Establishment, support, and maintenance of a data tracking protocol to support agency accountability and State level service planning capability;

(2) Maintenance of a list of all residential facilities for children with intensive needs, which are approved or licensed by State agencies;

(3) Coordination of the monitoring of out-of-State facilities for compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and standards;

(4) Recommendations to State and local agencies regarding the use of existing community-based services and the development of new and enhanced community-based programs to serve children with intensive needs;

(5) Reviewing notifications for State funding of the individual placement of a child in need of out-of-State placement;

(6) Tracking the types, costs, and effectiveness of services required to meet the needs of children who are placed in an out-of-State facility; and

(7) Providing training and technical assistance to local agency and community partners.