§19–22A–05.

    (a)    There is a Maryland Council on Advancement of School–Based Health Centers in the Department.

    (b)    The purpose of the Council is to improve the health and educational outcomes of students who receive services from school–based health centers by advancing the integration of school–based health centers into:

        (1)    The health care system at the State and local levels; and

        (2)    The educational system at the State and local levels.

    (c)    (1)    Staff support for the Council shall be provided by the Commission.

        (2)    The Commission may seek the assistance of organizations with expertise in school–based health care or other matters within the duties of the Council provided in § 19–22A–08 of this subtitle to provide additional staffing resources to the Commission and the Council.