Outline of the state of Maryland
State
Maryland
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Category
Alcohol and Drug-use Intervention Programs

Category
Alcohol and Drug-use Intervention Programs

State law requires districts to implement school-based alcohol and drug referral, intervention or treatment programs for students with substance use disorders.

Maryland Code 7-440. Individualized or group behavioral counseling services.

  • (1) The Maryland Department of Health, in conjunction with the Department, shall recommend best practices for county boards of education to provide to students:
  • (i) Behavioral needs assessments; and
  • (ii) Individualized or group behavioral health counseling services with a health care provider through a school-based health center or through community partnered school-based behavioral health services.
Policy Type
Statute