1. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

2. B. Terms Defined.

   1. (1) “E” means the standard is essential.
   2. (2) “D” means the standard is desirable.
   3. (3) “NA” means the standard does not apply.

Authority: Education Article, §13-509, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: March 24, 1997 (24:6 Md. R. 488)

Regulation .03F amended effective June 4, 2007 (34:11 Md. R. 972)

Regulation .13A amended effective July 1, 2002 (29:12 Md. R. 933)

Regulation .13F amended as an emergency provision effective June 1, 2006 (33:15 Md. R. 1277); amended permanently effective October 23, 2006 (33:21 Md. R. 1679)

Regulation .15A amended effective July 1, 2002 (29:12 Md. R. 933)

Regulation .15B amended effective June 4, 2007 (34:11 Md. R. 972)

Regulation .17A amended effective July 1, 2002 (29:12 Md. R. 933)

Regulations .20 and .21 adopted as an emergency provision effective November 7, 1997 (24:25 Md. R. 1718); adopted permanently effective March 9, 1998 (25:5 Md. R. 371)

Regulation .20 amended effective July 1, 2002 (29:12 Md. R. 933)

Regulation .20D amended effective June 4, 2007 (34:11 Md. R. 972)

Chapter revised effective July 1, 2018 (45:9 Md. R. 463)

Regulation .03C amended effective July 21, 2025 (52:14 Md. R. 714)

Regulation .13A, B amended effective April 17, 2023 (50:7 Md. R. 302)