Section 7-904 - Authority of State Superintendent. - Maryland Statutes

§ 7-904. Authority of State Superintendent.
 

(a)  In general.- 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)  Implementation of pilot program.- 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. 
 

[1994, ch. 600; 1996, ch. 10, § 16; 2002, ch. 412; 2006, ch. 276.]