Maryland Education Section 7-901

      (a)      In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

      (b)      "Computer-based technology" means computer hardware or software used by teachers and students in the delivery of an instructional program.

      (c)      "Eligible consortium" includes a local educational agency and a public or private nonprofit organization.

      (d)      "Instructional programming" means the full range of audio and video text, graphics, or additional state-of-the-art communications distributed through interactive, command and control, or passive methods for the purpose of education and instruction.

      (e)      "Students" means students from a broad range of backgrounds and circumstances, including:

            (1)      Disadvantaged students;

            (2)      Students with diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds;

            (3)      Students with disabilities;

            (4)      Students with limited English proficiency;

            (5)      Students who have dropped out of school; and

            (6)      Academically talented students.

      (f)      "Technology" means the latest state-of-the-art technology products and services, including:

            (1)      Closed circuit television systems;

            (2)      Educational television and radio broadcasting;

            (3)      Cable television;

            (4)      Satellite;

            (5)      Copper and fiber-optic transmission;

            (6)      Computer and computer-based technology;

            (7)      Video and audio laser and CD ROM discs;

            (8)      Video and audio tapes or other technologies; and

            (9)      Web-based resources and courses.