Section 7-9A-01 – “Digital Content” Defined

    In this subtitle, “digital content” means any online information subscription database and electronic resource applicable to the Maryland PreK–12 curriculum.

Section 7-9A-02 – Findings

    The General Assembly finds that:         (1)    Technology applications can propel the State’s schools into immediate and dramatic reform without which the State will not meet the ambitious No Child Left Behind goals, the Department’s Strategic Plan, or the Department’s Technology Plan;         (2)    Access to appropriate high quality digital content supports the preparation of the State’s students for […]

Section 7-9A-03 – Established

    There is a MDK12 Digital Library in the Department.

Section 7-9A-04 – Purpose

    The purposes of the MDK12 Digital Library are to:         (1)    Provide equitable access to digital content for all Maryland K–12 students and educators;         (2)    Improve school library programs with advanced digital technologies;         (3)    Create fiscal efficiencies in the purchase of digital content through enhanced cooperation among schools and the Department; and         (4)    Support effective teaching and learning by connecting […]

Section 7-9A-05 – General Provisions

    (a)    (1)    The MDK12 Digital Library is a purchasing consortium for the acquisition of digital content.         (2)    (i)    The MDK12 Digital Library shall be administered by a steering committee that consists of:                 1.    One representative from each member local school system;                 2.    One representative from the Department; and                 3.    One individual selected by member private nonprofit schools to represent all member private […]