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.