§ 7–904
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 7-904 (2026)
Title 7. Public Schools
Subtitle 9. Technology for Education
§ 7–904LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The State Superintendent may:
(1)
Procure and develop curriculum-based learning resources using state-of-the-art technologies and techniques designed to increase the achievement levels of all students in all subject areas;
(2)
Procure and develop long-term comprehensive instructional programming and associated support resources that ensure maximum access by all educational institutions;
(3)
Develop standards for teachers and other school system employees for the offering of courses or services on the Internet or through other developing technologies;
(4)
Review courses and courseware to assure quality and alignment with the Maryland content standards and other appropriate standards;
(5)
Track and issue periodic reports on the type and frequency of courses or services utilized by teachers and other professionals under this section; and
(6)
Award grants to eligible private or public consortia to enable eligible consortia to develop state-of-the-art technology-enhanced instructional products, resources, and services for use in the classroom, including:
(i)
The development, production, and distribution of instructional programming for students;
(ii)
Staff development programming for teachers; and
(iii)
Incorporation of creative state-of-the-art applications of technology-enhanced learning resources, such as:
(1)
Computer software;
(2)
Databases;
(3)
Films;
(4)
Transparencies;
(5)
Multimedia video and audio discs;
(6)
Telecommunications;
(7)
Educational television;
(8)
Print resources; and
(9)
Web-based resources and courses.
(b)
In accordance with Subtitle 10A of this title, the State Superintendent shall award a grant for the implementation of a pilot program to introduce elementary age students to computer technology and train teachers to integrate that technology into their curriculum.