Maryland § 5-414
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 5-414, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-414.
(a) On or after July 1, 2026, the Board, in consultation with the Maryland Longitudinal Data System Center, shall perform an evaluation that measures the effectiveness of efforts to increase diversity in:
(1) Enrollment in teacher preparation programs;
(2) Teacher candidates who successfully graduate from teacher preparation programs and subsequently enter the teaching profession; and
(3) Teachers and school leaders in primary and secondary schools in the State.
(b) The evaluation required under subsection (a) of this section shall be conducted in consultation with at least one institution of higher education in the State.
(c) On or before December 31, 2026, the Board shall submit a report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly on the results of the evaluation performed under subsection (a) of this section, including any recommendations for alterations in State programs and policies as needed to ensure diversity in the areas described under subsection (a) of this section.
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