Section 7-903 - Purpose.
§ 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.]