# Education (GED)

## Title 7. Public Schools

### Subtitle 22

#### Section 7-2203

(a) On or before June 1, 2027, the Department, in consultation with the Governor's Workforce Development Board, shall ensure that artificial intelligence literacy is a component of workforce preparation standards and computer science standards for kindergarten through grade 12.

(b) The Department shall provide professional development in artificial intelligence to educators and school leaders that:

  (1) Is sufficient in duration and quality to prepare the educators and school leaders:

    (i) For the professional use of artificial intelligence;

    (ii) To apply artificial intelligence to instruction; and

    (iii) To understand ethical considerations of artificial intelligence;

  (2) Provides substantive coverage of:

    (i) The purpose of artificial intelligence in education;

    (ii) Basic artificial intelligence vocabulary and concepts;

    (iii) How artificial intelligence works;

    (iv) Effective classroom use cases, including to streamline administrative tasks, to support specially designed instruction, and to provide timely feedback; and

    (v) Effective use, privacy, security, academic integrity, and means of avoiding overdependence; and

  (3) Is offered:

    (i) During the employee's regular workday as part of time designated for professional development; or

    (ii) As a course that is eligible for credit toward licensure renewal.

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