§ 21–211
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 21-211 (2026)
Title 21. Career and Technology Education Programs
Subtitle 2. Career and Technical Education
§ 21–211LinkCopy Citation
In making the recommendations required under § 21–209(h) of this subtitle regarding adjustments to the State’s CTE system, the CTE Committee shall strive to create a comprehensive, unified system of career progression that:
(1)
Is attuned to the State’s workforce needs;
(2)
Features integration among as many industries as possible;
(3)
Features performance assessments administered by industry practitioners whenever possible;
(4)
Allows a student trained in one career to seamlessly transfer the student’s skills and education to a new career in a different field;
(5)
Incorporates professional workplace soft skills, including interpersonal and communication skills, time management, business etiquette, and use of common business tools; and
(6)
Incorporates education in high school, community college, and other postsecondary occupational training programs into a unified system that will provide students with credentials at various points that build on previous credentials.