# Education (GED)

## Title 7. Public Schools

### Subtitle 9. Technology for Education

#### Section 7-903

It is the purpose of this subtitle:

(1) To offer incentives and opportunities for creative public and private partnerships within the marketplace to develop state-of-the-art educational technology products and services that promote the use of advanced technologies in the classroom;

(2) To avoid duplication and the development of incompatible systems by strengthening and building upon existing telecommunications infrastructure dedicated to educational purposes;

(3) To provide Maryland public school students with equal opportunities to develop a strong academic foundation;

(4) To facilitate expanded educational choices not otherwise available to Maryland public school students through online courses and services; and

(5) To expand professional development opportunities available to educational staff in Maryland public schools through online courses and services.

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