§ 21-202

(a) (1) There is a Maryland Corps Program in the State administered and managed by the Department.

(2) The Program has two pathways:

(i) the Young Adult Service Year Option Pathway; and

(ii) the Maryland Service Year Option Pathway.

(b) The Program is subject to Title 14, Subtitle 3 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

(c) The purpose of the Program is to:

(1) provide meaningful service opportunities to corps participants that will address the social needs of the community;

(2) equip corps participants with the skills that will enable them to successfully make the transition from high school to an institution of higher education or to the workforce; and

(3) provide Program completion awards to corps participants who have completed the Program.

(d) The Program is subject to review under § 2–1220 of this article.