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LAWS OF MARYLAND

Ch. 806

(h) (1) If the program is based on and complies with
standards established by the bylaws, rules, and regulations
of the State Board, the State Superintendent shall approve
any program of instruction offered by a State institution
under the supervision of:

(i) The Juvenile Services Administration,
MENTAL RETARDATION ADMINISTRATION, or Mental Hygiene
Administration of the Department of Health and Mental
Hygiene;

(ii) The Department of Public Safety and
Correctional Services; or

(iii) The residential school located
within the Institute of Psychiatry and Human Behavior of the
University Hospital.

(2)  If the State Superintendent grants approval,
he shall issue a certificate of approval for the program to
the institution that offers the program.

(3)  The certificate may be revoked for cause by
the State Superintendent.

(4)  Each institution that offers an approved
program shall:

(i) Be open at all reasonable times for
inspection of the program by the State Superintendent or his
designated agent; and

(ii) Furnish the information and reports
that the State Superintendent considers necessary for
evaluation of the program.

(5)  The State Superintendent shall issue a
certificate of completion of credit to a resident of an
institution who successfully completes an approved program
of instruction.

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(b) If an agreement made under this section
establishes a separate administrative entity to conduct or
administer the joint or cooperative undertaking with power
to employ persons, receive and spend money, or receive and
spend federal or State grants and appropriations, the
agreement shall specify the following:

(1)  The duration of the agreement;

(2)  The organization, composition, and nature of
any separate administrative entity established;