Section 7-903 - Purpose. - Maryland Statutes

§ 7-903. Purpose.
 

It is the purpose of this subtitle: 

(1) To offer incentives and opportunities for creative public and private partnerships within the marketplace to develop state-of-the-art educational technology products and services that promote the use of advanced technologies in the classroom; 

(2) To avoid duplication and the development of incompatible systems by strengthening and building upon existing telecommunications infrastructure dedicated to educational purposes; 

(3) To provide Maryland public school students with equal opportunities to develop a strong academic foundation; 

(4) To facilitate expanded educational choices not otherwise available to Maryland public school students through on-line courses and services; and 

(5) To expand professional development opportunities available to educational staff in Maryland public schools through on-line courses and services. 
 

[1994, ch. 600; 1995, ch. 3, § 1; 1996, ch. 10, § 16; 2002, ch. 412.]