# Education (GED)

## Title 7. Public Schools

### Subtitle 9. Technology for Education

#### Section 7-904

(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.

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