Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 7-415.1 - Youth Wellness Leadership Pilot Program(a) In this section, "Program" means the Youth Wellness Leadership Pilot Program in Prince George's County.(b) This section applies only in Prince George's County.(c) There is a Youth Wellness Leadership Pilot Program in Prince George's County.(d) The Prince George's County Board of Education, after consultation with the Maryland Department of Health, shall establish the Program for 125 students in public high schools in Prince George's County.(e) The Prince George's County Board of Education may collaborate with local community organizations involved in youth-led health and wellness advocacy programs.(f) The purpose of the Program is to:(1) Promote youth-led health and wellness advocacy skills; and(2) Teach students who participate in the Program skills in the following areas: (ii) Academic performance;(v) Career development; and(vi) Economic well-being.(g) The Prince George's County Board of Education shall report annually to the Senate Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee and the House Committee on Ways and Means, in accordance with § 2-1246 of the State Government Article, on the effectiveness of the Program.(h) To implement the provisions of this section, the Prince George's County Board of Education may use funds donated from a local community organization specified in subsection (e) of this section.Added by 2015 Md. Laws, Ch. 406,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2015.