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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".04" citation="COMAR 13A.03.06.04" title_num="13A" subtitle_num="03" chapter_num="06" heading="Definitions.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Terms Defined.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>“Materials” means the various media used by:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Educators to present and assess learning content; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Students to demonstrate knowledge and skill.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>“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:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Acquiring information and knowledge;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Demonstrating knowledge and skills in alternative forms of action and expression; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Engaging in learning.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>