§ 5–319
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 5-319 (2026)
Title 5. Financing
Subtitle 3. State Aid for School Construction
§ 5–319LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Interagency Commission shall adopt regulations that require the design development documents for the construction or major renovation of school buildings submitted by a county board to the Interagency Commission to include:
(1)
An evaluation of the use of solar technologies, including photovoltaic or solar water heating, based on life cycle costs; and
(2)
If an evaluation determines that solar technologies are not appropriate for a construction or major renovation project, a report that explains why the use of the technology is not appropriate.
(b)
On or before February 28 each year, as provided in § 5–325 of this subtitle, the Interagency Commission shall submit a report on the number of public school construction and major renovation projects in each jurisdiction that used solar technologies or alternative energy systems in the immediately preceding calendar year to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly.