Generally. This chapter governs data requests received by the Maryland Longitudinal Data System Center under Education Article, §24-703(f)(6) and (7), Annotated Code of Maryland. All other public information requests shall be processed in accordance with General Provisions Article, Title 4, Annotated Code of Maryland, and COMAR 14.36.01. The Maryland Longitudinal Data System Center was created to provide analytical information to policy makers, researchers, parents, and students to guide education and workforce policy decisions and programs.