Sec. 13a.03.02.02. Definitions  


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

    B. Terms Defined.

    (1) "Combined score" means the sum of specific scores as established by the Department on the Maryland High School Assessments for algebra, science, English, and government.

    (2) "Credit" means successful demonstration of a specified unit of study.

    (3) "Department" means the State Department of Education.

    (4) “HSA” means the high school assessments in science and government aligned with the Maryland Standards.

    (5) "Individualized education program (IEP)" means a written description for a student with a disability that is developed, reviewed, and revised in accordance with 20 U.S.C. §1414 and COMAR 13A.05.01.

    (6) "Maryland High School Assessments" means the HSA, PARCC, or other assessments in algebra, science, English, and government developed or adopted by the Department that are aligned with and measure a student's skills and knowledge as set forth in the Maryland Standards for those subjects.

    (7) "Minimum score" means an acceptable score established by the Department below the passing score on a Maryland High School Assessment that may be used by a student to satisfy the combined score option.

    (8) “PARCC Assessment” means the assessments in algebra and English aligned with the Maryland Standards.