Section 5-539 - State Board - Powers and duties(a) The State Board may adopt policies and procedures that: (1) relate to the functions of the local boards; and(2) are consistent with the goals set forth in § 5-544 of this subtitle.(b) The State Board shall:(1) provide a training program for members of the local boards and local citizens review panels;(2) review and coordinate the activities of the local boards;(3) adopt policies and procedures that relate to reports and any other information that is required for any public or private agency or institution;(4) make recommendations to the Secretary of Human Services and the General Assembly regarding: (i) the response of the State to child abuse and neglect; and(ii) out-of-home care policies, procedures, and practices; and(5) report to the Secretary of Human Services and, subject to § 2-1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly on the first day of each year on the status of children in out-of-home placement in this State.Amended by 2020 Md. Laws, Ch. 628,Sec. 1, eff. 5/8/2020.Amended by 2016 Md. Laws, Ch. 45,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2016.