Section 22-202 – Funding
(a) Funds for the operation of the educational program in State hospital centers shall be provided in the budget of the Maryland Department of Health. (b) The Maryland Department of Health and other State agencies may contribute to the program. (c) Funds appropriated for educational programs in State hospital centers may not be diverted, by budget amendment or […]
Section 22-203 – Jurisdiction of Other Agencies Not Affected
This subtitle does not affect the other jurisdiction of the State Board of Education, the State Superintendent of Schools, the Maryland Higher Education Commission, or the Secretary of Higher Education.
Section 23-101 – Definitions
(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Print disabled individual” means an individual who cannot effectively read print because of a visual, physical, perceptual, developmental, cognitive, or learning disability. (c) “State Library Agency” means the Maryland State Library Agency. (d) “State Library Board” means the Maryland State Library Board.
Section 23-102 – Findings and Policy of State
(a) The General Assembly finds: (1) That public library resources and services are essential components of the educational system; and (2) That libraries stimulate awareness and understanding of critical social issues, and assist individuals in reaching their highest potential for self–development. (b) It is the policy of this State: (1) To continue the orderly development and maintenance of library facilities […]
Section 23-103 – State Library Agency and State Library Board
There is a State Library Agency and a State Library Board. The State Library Agency is the central State library agency.
Section 23-104 – Staff of Agency
(a) The head of the State Library Agency is the State Librarian, who is appointed by the State Library Board with the advice and consent of the Senate. (b) The State Librarian shall: (1) Hold an advanced degree in library and information service; (2) Have administrative experience in libraries; and (3) Have any other qualifications the State Library Board considers […]
Section 21-306 – Eligibility for Rehabilitation
To be eligible for rehabilitation an individual shall: (1) Be disabled; and (2) Be susceptible of rehabilitation.
Section 23-105 – Powers and Duties of Division
(a) In addition to the other powers granted and duties imposed by this article, the State Library Board has the powers and duties set forth in this section. (b) The State Library Board shall appoint the State Librarian. (c) The State Library Board shall exercise general direction and control of library development in this State and may: (1) Adopt […]
Section 21-201 – “Federal Acts” Defined
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “CTE” means Career and Technical Education. (2) “CTE” includes: (i) A a high school level and postsecondary registered apprenticeship program approved by the Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning within the Maryland Department of Labor; or (ii) A youth apprenticeship program under Title 18, Subtitle 18 of […]
Section 21-202 – Acceptance of Federal Acts
(a) The State of Maryland assents to the federal acts. (b) The State Treasurer shall: (1) Be the custodian of any money received under the federal acts; and (2) Disburse this money in accordance with the federal acts. (c) The State Board of Education shall: (1) Cooperate with the appropriate federal agencies in administering the federal acts; (2) Do anything necessary to […]