Local school systems shall select instructional materials that meet:

1. A. The accessibility requirements as described in COMAR 13A.05.02.13H as they pertain to technology-based instructional products; and

2. B. The UDL guidelines, consistent with Regulation .03 of this chapter, in order to provide multiple options for:

   1. (1) Representation, including:

      1. (a) Perception;
      2. (b) Language, mathematical expressions and symbols; and
      3. (c) Comprehension;

   2. (2) Action and Expression, including:

      1. (a) Physical action;
      2. (b) Expression and communication; and
      3. (c) Executive functions; and

   3. (3) Engagement, including:

      1. (a) Recruiting interest;
      2. (b) Sustaining effort and persistence; and
      3. (c) Self-regulation.

Authority: Education Article, §2-205(c) and (h), Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: August 20, 2012 (39:16 Md. R. 1081)