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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".04" citation="COMAR 13A.06.05.04" title_num="13A" subtitle_num="06" chapter_num="05" heading="Requirements.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Each local board of education shall prepare policies and procedures related to:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The selection, acquisition, equitable distribution, and sustainability of available, quality-assured digital formats of textbooks (i.e., eTextbooks, e-books, or a compilation of OERs), digital devices, and digital learning resources for all students;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The selection and availability of equitable Accessible Educational Materials (AEM) to meet the needs of all students; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>The privacy and acceptable use of digital devices and resources.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Each local board of education shall notify all students’ parents and guardians of these policies and procedures.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Each local board of education shall annually train special education directors, principals, and other purchase specialists on the policies and procedures for purchasing and using accessible teaching and learning materials to ensure enforcement of the policies and procedures.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>