§21–202.

    (a)    (1)    There is a Maryland Corps Program in the State administered and managed by the Department.

        (2)    The Program has two pathways:

            (i)    the Young Adult Service Year Option Pathway; and

            (ii)    the Maryland Service Year Option Pathway.

    (b)    The Program is subject to Title 14, Subtitle 3 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

    (c)    The purpose of the Program is to:

        (1)    provide meaningful service opportunities to corps participants that will address the social needs of the community;

        (2)    equip corps participants with the skills that will enable them to successfully make the transition from high school to an institution of higher education or to the workforce; and

        (3)    provide Program completion awards to corps participants who have completed the Program.

    (d)    The Program is subject to review under § 2–1220 of this article.