§ 7–1801
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 7-1801 (2026)
Title 7. Public Schools
Subtitle 18. Pathways in Technology Early College High (P-Tech) Schools
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(a)
In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)
“College partner” means an institution of higher education that:
(1)
Has received a certificate of approval from the Commission under Title 11, Subtitle 2 of this article;
(2)
Has entered into a memorandum of understanding with a P–TECH school;
(3)
Helps to develop and coordinate the pathway sequence; and
(4)
Provides student support services to P–TECH students.
(c)
“Commission” means the Maryland Higher Education Commission.
(d)
“County board” includes a consortium of county boards that have an agreement to operate a P–TECH school that serves the students in the local school systems that are part of the consortium.
(e)
“Industry partner” means an employer that:
(1)
Has entered into a memorandum of understanding with a P–TECH school;
(2)
Helps develop and coordinate the pathway sequence; and
(3)
Provides mentoring and internship opportunities for P–TECH students.
(f)
“P–TECH school” means a Pathways in Technology Early College High school that:
(1)
Is a public secondary school selected by the Department;
(2)
Partners with a college partner;
(3)
Partners with an industry partner; and
(4)
Has executed a memorandum of understanding in accordance with § 7–1802(b)(2) of this subtitle.
(g)
“P–TECH school costs” means the following costs of operating a P–TECH school and offering and administering a pathway sequence:
(1)
Additional staff for the P–TECH school to implement the pathway sequence;
(2)
Instructional support services including professional development for staff for the pathway sequence, pathway sequence materials, additional teacher planning, and additional coordination;
(3)
Extended day programs;
(4)
Student support services including counseling, tutoring, student career exploration, and student events relating to a pathway sequence;
(5)
Student textbooks, materials, or technology that a student is required to use as part of the pathway sequence; and
(6)
Transportation services.
(h)
“P–TECH student” means a student enrolled in a P–TECH school.
(i)
“Pathway sequence” means a curriculum or course of study at a P–TECH school that leads to a high school diploma and an associate’s degree that may be completed within a 6–year time period.
(j)
“Program” means the Pathways in Technology Early College High School Program.