Md. Code, Education § 23-410
This is the official text of Md. Code, Education § 23-410, part of Maryland’s Code, Education — governs public schools and universities in Maryland.
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§23–410.
Official statutory text
Beginning January 1, 2024, each public library must offer at least one of the following services alone or in partnership with units of government or nonprofit organizations:
(1) A program to increase scores on the kindergarten assessment administered under § 7–210 of this article;
(2) A program designed to close learning gaps created by lack of access to education, including learning gaps that occurred during the COVID–19 pandemic;
(3) An initiative to expand digital equity and access to free computing and broadband Internet;
(4) An educational program providing technology instruction and skills, health literacy, instruction on operating a small business, and instruction on workforce development;
(5) Serving as a community resource and distribution site during public emergencies;
(6) A program to reduce barriers to STEM education, including by providing activities, classes, programs, and events; and
(7) Support for mental health and reducing social and physical isolation.
(1) A program to increase scores on the kindergarten assessment administered under § 7–210 of this article;
(2) A program designed to close learning gaps created by lack of access to education, including learning gaps that occurred during the COVID–19 pandemic;
(3) An initiative to expand digital equity and access to free computing and broadband Internet;
(4) An educational program providing technology instruction and skills, health literacy, instruction on operating a small business, and instruction on workforce development;
(5) Serving as a community resource and distribution site during public emergencies;
(6) A program to reduce barriers to STEM education, including by providing activities, classes, programs, and events; and
(7) Support for mental health and reducing social and physical isolation.
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