The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) is collaborating with the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Committee of the Governor’s Workforce Development Board (GWDB) to ensure that CTE programs meet the evolving needs of businesses and industries. To achieve this, the content standards for CTE programs of study have undergone significant revisions and reviews by industry partners throughout Maryland. These standards are currently being reviewed by educational stakeholders and are now open for public comment.
Public Comment Period and Feedback
The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) is soliciting public comment on the proposed revisions to the Career and Technical Education (CTE) content standards. The public comment period for the Career and Technical Education (CTE) content standards opened on May 15, 2025, and will close on June 16, 2025. All persons desiring to comment on the proposed revisions to the Career and Technical Education (CTE) content standards should submit comments by completing the
public comment form no later than June 16, 2025. Any questions regarding the form can be sent via email to
occpcteprograms.msde@maryland.gov.
All comments received will be reviewed by MSDE and considered in the finalization process.
If you have any questions regarding this process, please contact Richard W. Kincaid, Assistant State Superintendent for the Division of College and Career Pathways, at
Richard.Kincaid@maryland.gov.
CTE Content Standards - Proposed Revisions
Contact:
Richard Kincaid
Assistant State Superintendent, Office of Career and College Pathways
Office: (410) 767-0426
richard.kincaid@maryland.gov