Maryland Positive Youth Development Commission and Fund – Establishment

Summary

The bill establishes the Maryland Positive Youth Development Commission within the State Department of Education and creates a special, non‑lapsing fund to award grants to eligible organizations. It targets community‑based, statewide, local‑government and school programs that provide evidence‑based, mentor‑led activities for youth ages birth to 25 outside regular school time. The goal is to expand safe, developmentally appropriate alternatives to excessive social‑media use and improve mental‑health outcomes.

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