{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-education-7-904","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, Education § 7–904","heading":"","body":"(a) The State Superintendent may:\n(1) Procure and develop curriculum-based learning resources using state-of-the-art technologies and techniques designed to increase the achievement levels of all students in all subject areas;\n(2) Procure and develop long-term comprehensive instructional programming and associated support resources that ensure maximum access by all educational institutions;\n(3) Develop standards for teachers and other school system employees for the offering of courses or services on the Internet or through other developing technologies;\n(4) Review courses and courseware to assure quality and alignment with the Maryland content standards and other appropriate standards;\n(5) Track and issue periodic reports on the type and frequency of courses or services utilized by teachers and other professionals under this section; and\n(6) Award grants to eligible private or public consortia to enable eligible consortia to develop state-of-the-art technology-enhanced instructional products, resources, and services for use in the classroom, including:\n(i) The development, production, and distribution of instructional programming for students;\n(ii) Staff development programming for teachers; and\n(iii) Incorporation of creative state-of-the-art applications of technology-enhanced learning resources, such as:\n1. Computer software;\n2. Databases;\n3. Films;\n4. Transparencies;\n5. Multimedia video and audio discs;\n6. Telecommunications;\n7. Educational television;\n8. Print resources; and\n9. Web-based resources and courses.\n(b) In accordance with Subtitle 10A of this title, the State Superintendent shall award a grant for the implementation of a pilot program to introduce elementary age students to computer technology and train teachers to integrate that technology into their curriculum.","path":["Article - Education"],"source_url":"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=ged\u0026section=7-904","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T19:57:38Z","sha256":"061efe6ec977c92eda158c9b46f277c5737a833cf31a6778c2472691415e3206","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-education-7-903","next":"us-md/md.-code-education-7-905"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}