The Department has authority over:
(1) Matters of elementary and secondary education that affect this State; and
(2) The general care and supervision of public elementary and secondary education.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education
Title 2 - State Department of Education
Subtitle 1 - Organization and General Authority of the Department
Section 2-102 - State Board as Head of Department
Section 2-103 - State Superintendent Responsible for Administration of Department
Section 2-104 - Employee Positions by Appointment in Department