Sec. 13a.01.06.03. Definitions

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

B. Terms Defined.

(1) “Accountability measures” means those Maryland accountability framework indicators in place to guarantee oversight of opportunities, resources, and educational rigor that will lead to achievement for all students.

(2) “Educational equity” means that every student has access to the opportunities, resources, and educational rigor they need throughout their educational career to maximize academic success and social/emotional well-being and to view each student’s individual characteristics as valuable.

(3) “Educational opportunities” means all students have access to rigorous, well-rounded academic programs and experiences that enrich their educational career and prepare them for academic and career success.

(4) “Equity lens” means that for any program, practice, decision, or action, the impact on all students is addressed, with strategic focus on marginalized student groups.

(5) “Individual characteristics” means the characteristics of each individual student, which include but are not limited to:

(a) Ability (cognitive, social/emotional, and physical);

(b) Ethnicity;

(c) Family structure;

(d) Gender identity and expression;

(e) Language;

(f) National origin;

(g) Nationality;

(h) Race;

(i) Religion;

(j) Sexual orientation; and

(k) Socio-economic status.