Priority 1 · Validate first
Maryland
A specific credential incentive, current expansion window, or dated graduation reform warrants early validation of a Pearson opportunity.
State evidence
Make the next decision verifiable
Open question
This is a statewide goal, not a universal diploma requirement. Credential definitions, local targets, funding, and procurement require validation.
Recommended action
Connect credential pathways and employer partnerships to documented local implementation milestones.
Required before a sales forecast
- Exact product or credential eligibility, supported by a current crosswalk.
- A named buyer with a usable budget and purchasing authority.
- A procurement route, decision date, and implementation capacity.
Source vintage: Current statutory text reviewed September 12, 2026. Baseline reviewed September 12, 2026.