Section 13-4102 – Purposes of the Maryland Children’s Service Animal Program

    (a)    There is a Maryland Children’s Service Animal Program in the Department.

    (b)    The purposes of the Program are to:

        (1)    Refer eligible children who may benefit from participation in the Program to one or more nonprofit training entities;

        (2)    Provide additional funding mechanisms to assist children participating in the Program; and

        (3)    Expand treatment of children with a history of trauma or post–traumatic stress disorder or with a developmental disability and special health care need under Title V of the Social Security Act.