# Education (GED)

## Title 7. Public Schools

### Subtitle 10A. Educational Technology Pilot Program

#### Section 7-10A-01

(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) "Pilot program" means the Educational Technology Pilot Program.

(c) "Program provider" means a nonprofit organization that, as determined by the State Superintendent:

  (1) Exclusively focuses on the improvement of performance management and the use of technology for other nonprofit organizations and schools;

  (2) Has demonstrated experience in providing a range of assistance to nonprofit community-based organizations and schools including:

    (i) Assessing performance and the use of technology;

    (ii) Developing recommendations to improve performance and the use of technology; and

    (iii) Implementing those recommendations;

  (3) Has demonstrated the ability to identify areas for program improvement related to the use of technology in classrooms and by administrators;

  (4) Has demonstrated the ability to develop an implementation plan for recommended improvements;

  (5) Has demonstrated the ability to assist with and provide on-site, hands-on guidance with the implementation of the recommendations; and

  (6) Has demonstrated the ability to create an on-line community that allows teachers, parents, policymakers, and other stakeholders to communicate and provide support during and following the assessment and implementation process.

#### Section 7-10A-02

There is an Educational Technology Pilot Program in the Department.

#### Section 7-10A-03

The purpose of the pilot program is to introduce elementary age students to computer technology and train teachers to integrate such technology into their curriculum.

#### Section 7-10A-04

In accordance with Sec. 7-10A-05 of this subtitle, the State Superintendent and program providers, chosen by the State Superintendent, shall develop a plan to implement the pilot program in two elementary schools in the following school systems:

(1) Baltimore City;

(2) Dorchester County;

(3) Prince George's County;

(4) Somerset County; and

(5) St. Mary's County.

#### Section 7-10A-05

The plan to implement the pilot program shall:

(1) Provide a useful educational medium for students in the pilot program;

(2) Be capable of being implemented at a reasonable cost;

(3) Encourage and develop students' familiarity with computer technology and train teachers to integrate such technology into their curriculum;

(4) Add to the increased performance of the students participating in the program; and

(5) Provide performance indicators that illustrate how teachers' familiarity with technology and teaching resources within the pilot program have increased.

#### Section 7-10A-06

On approval of the plan to implement the pilot program into a school system, the State Superintendent shall provide a grant to the county board of the school system in which the pilot program will be implemented.

#### Section 7-10A-07

Funding for the State Superintendent to carry out the provisions of this subtitle shall be as provided in the State budget.

#### Section 7-10A-08

In the counties in which the pilot program is implemented, each county board shall issue a report on the status of, and the benefits accrued from, the pilot program, to the Governor and, in accordance with Sec. 2-1257 of the State Government Article, to the General Assembly within 2 years from the date the State Superintendent awards a grant to the county board under this subtitle.

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