Section 21-202 - Program established(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.Renumbered from § - 9-2812, and amended by 2023 Md. Laws, Ch. 99, Secs. 2 and 6, eff. 4/24/2023.Renumbered from § - 24-1102 by 2023 Md. EXO 01.01.2023.02, Sec. 2, eff. 1/19/2023.Amended by 2022 Md. Laws, Ch. 37, Sec. 1, eff. 6/1/2022.Added by 2016 Md. Laws, Ch. 654, Sec. 1, eff. 6/1/2016.