§5–1311.

    (a)    The Department shall establish and maintain a child welfare training academy to provide training on best practices for the following individuals:

        (1)    child welfare staff;

        (2)    child welfare administrators;

        (3)    foster parents; and

        (4)    kinship caregivers.

    (b)    The Department may provide training on best practices for the following individuals:

        (1)    the State Citizens’ Review Board for Children staff and volunteers; and

        (2)    Court–Appointed Special Advocate staff and volunteers.