(a) (1) Beginning in fiscal year 2021, the Governor shall appropriate in the annual budget $6,500,000 to the Department for the purpose of providing grants to maintain or establish school-based health centers. (2) (i) 1. The Department shall designate a primary contact employee for school-based health centers. 2. The Department's primary contact employee shall: A. Assist individuals involved in school-based health centers who interact with the Department; B. Provide technical assistance to support the establishment and expansion of school-based health centers; and C. Coordinate the Department's efforts with those of the Maryland Department of Health and other government agencies to build a robust network of school-based health centers in the State. (ii) 1. The Maryland Department of Health shall designate a primary contact employee for school-based health centers. 2. The Maryland Department of Health's primary contact employee shall: A. Assist individuals involved in school-based health centers who interact with the Maryland Department of Health; B. Provide technical assistance to support the establishment and expansion of school-based health centers; and C. Coordinate the Maryland Department of Health's efforts with those of the Department and other government agencies to build a robust network of school-based health centers in the State. (b) The amount appropriated under subsection (a) of this section shall be in addition to the amount appropriated in fiscal year 2020.
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