(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.
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