Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 9 - Technology for Education
Section 7-904 - Authority of State Superintendent

(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;
        (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
        (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:
            (i)    The development, production, and distribution of instructional programming for students;
            (ii)    Staff development programming for teachers; and
            (iii)    Incorporation of creative state-of-the-art applications of technology-enhanced learning resources, such as:
                1.    Computer software;
                2.    Databases;
                3.    Films;
                4.    Transparencies;
                5.    Multimedia video and audio discs;
                6.    Telecommunications;
                7.    Educational television;
                8.    Print resources; and
                9.    Web-based resources and courses.
    (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.