1. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
2. (b) “Computer-based technology” means computer hardware or software used by teachers and students in the delivery of an instructional program.
3. (c) “Eligible consortium” includes a local educational agency and a public or private nonprofit organization.
4. (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.

5. (e) “Students” means students from a broad range of backgrounds and circumstances, including:

   1. (1) Disadvantaged students;
   2. (2) Students with diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds;
   3. (3) Students with disabilities;
   4. (4) Students with limited English proficiency;
   5. (5) Students who have dropped out of school; and
   6. (6) Academically talented students.

6. (f) “Technology” means the latest state-of-the-art technology products and services, including:

   1. (1) Closed circuit television systems;
   2. (2) Educational television and radio broadcasting;
   3. (3) Cable television;
   4. (4) Satellite;
   5. (5) Copper and fiber-optic transmission;
   6. (6) Computer and computer-based technology;
   7. (7) Video and audio laser and CD ROM discs;
   8. (8) Video and audio tapes or other technologies; and
   9. (9) Web-based resources and courses.

Added as Education § 7-701 by Acts 1994, c. 600, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1994. Renumbered as Education § 7-901 by Acts 1996, c. 10, § 16, eff. April 9, 1996. Amended by Acts 1998, c. 21, § 1, eff. April 14, 1998, Acts 2002, c. 412, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2002; Acts 2002, c. 457, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2002.