Md. Code, Human Services § 8–404

The Council shall address the population of children who are in out–of–state placements or are recommended for out–of–state placements, including:

(1) reviewing recommendations for State funding of the individual placement of a child in need of out–of–state placement;

(2) coordinating the monitoring of out–of–state residential facilities for children as required by statute;

(3) tracking the types, costs, and effectiveness of services required to meet the needs of children who are recommended for out–of–state placements;

(4) providing training and technical assistance to local agency and community partners;

(5) making recommendations to the appropriate secretary on the development of regulations to carry out this subtitle; and

(6) performing other related activities that the Children’s Cabinet identifies.