.01 Requirements for Computer Science, Engineering, or Technology Education Instructional Programs.

A. Each local school system shall offer a computer science, engineering, or technology education program in grades 9—12 which shall enable students to:

(1) Meet graduation requirements; and

(2) Select computer science, engineering, or technology electives or career and technical education (CTE) programs of study.

B. Maryland Computer Science, Engineering, or Technology Education Program. The comprehensive instructional program shall:

(1) Provide for the diversity of student needs, abilities, and interests in the high school learning years; and

(2) Include the Maryland K—12 Computer Science Standards and/or Standards for Technological and Engineering Literacy.

C. Curriculum Documents. Consistent with Education Article, §4-111, Annotated Code of Maryland, each local school system shall provide computer science, engineering, or technology education curriculum documents for the secondary schools under its jurisdiction that:

(1) Include the content standards set forth in §B of this regulation; and

(2) Are aligned with the State standards, as developed by the Maryland State Department of Education in collaboration with local school systems.

D. Student Participation. Each student shall have the opportunity to participate in the computer science, engineering, or technology education program required by this chapter.