§11–206.4.

    (a)    The Commission shall establish a program evaluation unit to evaluate new programs and substantial modifications.

    (b)    (1)    The unit established in this section shall have at least 10 staff members who are employees of the Commission.

        (2)    The staff members assigned to this unit shall be in addition to the current workforce of the Commission.

    (c)    The unit established in this section shall assist the Commission in reviewing and evaluating proposals for new programs and substantial modifications of existing programs in accordance with §§ 11–206 and 11–206.1 of this subtitle.

    (d)    Beginning in fiscal year 2023, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation in an amount sufficient to employ the 10 staff members required under this section.