# Education (GED)

## Title 21. Career and Technology Education Programs

### Subtitle 2. Career and Technical Education

#### Section 21-211

In making the recommendations required under Sec. 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.

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Md. Code Ann., Educ. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)