Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 5-1306 - Measurement of efforts - Health, mental health, education, and well-being of committed childrenThe effectiveness of efforts to address the health, mental health, education, and well-being of a child committed to the Department shall be measured by:
(1) the percentage of children in out-of-home placements who received a comprehensive assessment in compliance with federal regulations for the early and periodic screening, diagnosis, and treatment program within 60 days of entering out-of-home placement;(2) the percentage of eligible children entering foster care or kinship care who: (i) have been examined by a medical provider within 10 days of entry into the out-of-home placement; and(ii) have a designated health care provider within 10 days of entry into the out-of-home placement;(3) the percentage of school-aged children in out-of-home placements enrolled in school; and(4) any other indicators adopted by the Secretary under § 5-1302 of this subtitle.