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Ch. 276
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2006 LAWS OF MARYLAND
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"Subtitle 10A. Educational Technology Pilot Program"
Annotated Code of Maryland
(2004 Replacement Volume and 2005 Supplement)
Preamble
WHEREAS, With today's wireless and notebook technologies, it is possible for
students to work together on a network with Internet access from every desk in every
classroom, not just in the computer lab; and
WHEREAS, The best time to introduce students to computer technology is in
elementary school, so that their acquaintance with how computers operate can form a
solid foundation for their future needs; and
WHEREAS, Just providing technological hardware to schools is not sufficient to
ensure the integration of computers into the lessons taught in the classroom, teachers
must be trained in order to achieve technological integration with their curriculum;
and
WHEREAS, Maryland has the opportunity to create a pilot program within
designated elementary schools, in certain areas of the State, designed to introduce
students to computer technology and train teachers to integrate such technology into
their curriculum; and
WHEREAS, A computer technology pilot program will add to the increased
performance of the State's elementary school students participating in the program
and provide performance indicators that illustrate how teachers' familiarity with
technology and teaching resources within the program have increased; now, therefore,
SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF
MARYLAND, That the Laws of Maryland read as follows:
Article - Education
7-904.
(A) The State Superintendent may:
(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;
(2) Procure and develop long-term comprehensive instructional
programming and associated support resources that ensure maximum access by all
educational institutions;
(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;
(4) Review courses and courseware to assure quality and alignment with
the Maryland content standards and other appropriate standards;
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