# Education (GED)

## Title 9.5. Division of Early Childhood Development

### Subtitle 2

#### Section 9.5-202

(a) There is a State Early Childhood Advisory Council in the Department.

(b) The purposes of the Council are to:

  (1) Coordinate efforts among early childhood care and education programs;

  (2) Conduct needs assessments concerning early childhood education and development programs; and

  (3) Develop a statewide strategic report regarding early childhood education and care.

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