§ 5-539

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

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

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

(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 Secretary of Human Services and the General Assembly regarding:

(i) the response of the State to child abuse and neglect; and

(ii) out–of–home care policies, procedures, and practices; and

(5) report to the Secretary of Human Services and, subject to § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly on the first day of each year on the status of children in out–of–home placement in this State.