# Education (GED)

## Title 7. Public Schools

### Subtitle 9. Technology for Education

#### Section 7-901

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

(b) "Computer-based technology" means computer hardware or software used by teachers and students in the delivery of an instructional program.

(c) "Eligible consortium" includes a local educational agency and a public or private nonprofit organization.

(d) "Instructional programming" means the full range of audio and video text, graphics, or additional state-of-the-art communications distributed through interactive, command and control, or passive methods for the purpose of education and instruction.

(e) "Students" means students from a broad range of backgrounds and circumstances, including:

  (1) Disadvantaged students;

  (2) Students with diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds;

  (3) Students with disabilities;

  (4) Students with limited English proficiency;

  (5) Students who have dropped out of school; and

  (6) Academically talented students.

(f) "Technology" means the latest state-of-the-art technology products and services, including:

  (1) Closed circuit television systems;

  (2) Educational television and radio broadcasting;

  (3) Cable television;

  (4) Satellite;

  (5) Copper and fiber-optic transmission;

  (6) Computer and computer-based technology;

  (7) Video and audio laser and CD ROM discs;

  (8) Video and audio tapes or other technologies; and

  (9) Web-based resources and courses.

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