Maryland Education Section 7-903

      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.