Bill

HB 396

Residential Child Care Programs - Education of Children and Training of Child and Youth Care Practitioners

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Gabriel Acevero and 31 co-sponsors

Maryland bill establishes mandatory education and training standards for residential child care practitioners, affecting facility staffing requirements and youth care quality outcomes.

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 640

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First - Residential Child Care Programs - Education of Children and Training of Child and Youth Care Practitioners mgaleg.maryland.gov

Chapter - Residential Child Care Programs - Education of Children and Training of Child and Youth Care Practitioners mgaleg.maryland.gov

Third - Residential Child Care Programs - Education of Children and Training of Child and Youth Care Practitioners mgaleg.maryland.gov

Enrolled - Residential Child Care Programs - Education of Children and Training of Child and Youth Care Practitioners mgaleg.maryland.gov

Bill text & amendments

Fiscal and Policy Note Fiscal and Policy Note (Revised)

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