(a) There is a Maryland Children’s Service Animal Program in the Department.
(b) The purposes of the Program are to:
(1) Refer eligible children who may benefit from participation in the Program to one or more nonprofit training entities;
(2) Provide additional funding mechanisms to assist children participating in the Program; and
(3) Expand treatment of children with a history of trauma or post–traumatic stress disorder or with a developmental disability and special health care need under Title V of the Social Security Act.