{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-education-23-410","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, Education § 23–410","heading":"","body":"Beginning January 1, 2024, each public library must offer at least one of the following services alone or in partnership with units of government or nonprofit organizations:\n(1) A program to increase scores on the kindergarten assessment administered under § 7–210 of this article;\n(2) A program designed to close learning gaps created by lack of access to education, including learning gaps that occurred during the COVID–19 pandemic;\n(3) An initiative to expand digital equity and access to free computing and broadband Internet;\n(4) An educational program providing technology instruction and skills, health literacy, instruction on operating a small business, and instruction on workforce development;\n(5) Serving as a community resource and distribution site during public emergencies;\n(6) A program to reduce barriers to STEM education, including by providing activities, classes, programs, and events; and\n(7) Support for mental health and reducing social and physical isolation.","path":["Article - Education"],"source_url":"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=ged\u0026section=23-410","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T19:57:38Z","sha256":"4a55608af013ce6471084f03a80cf2617f30c695358839eeeca36e86bded83ea","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-education-23-409","next":"us-md/md.-code-education-23-501"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}