# COMAR Title 13A — State Board of Education

## Subtitle 03 — General Instructional Programs

### Chapter 06 — Universal Design for Learning

#### Regulation .04 Definitions.

*COMAR 13A.03.06.04*

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

  (1) “Materials” means the various media used by:

    (a) Educators to present and assess learning content; and

    (b) Students to demonstrate knowledge and skill.

  (2) “Universal Design for Learning (UDL)” means a research-based framework for curriculum design, that includes goals, methods, materials, and assessments to reduce barriers to learning by providing students multiple accessible support options for:

    (a) Acquiring information and knowledge;

    (b) Demonstrating knowledge and skills in alternative forms of action and expression; and

    (c) Engaging in learning.