# Education (GED)

## Title 7. Public Schools

### Subtitle 1. General Provisions

#### Section 7-103.1

(a) The State Board shall explore the use of innovative school scheduling models, including extended year, year-round schooling, or other school scheduling models that do not allow for prolonged lapses in instructional time, in low-performing or at-risk public schools.

(b) The State Board shall encourage county boards to use the school scheduling models that are determined to be most effective in enhancing student achievement in low-performing or at-risk public schools.

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