Maryland Code, Education § 21-201

(b)(1) “CTE” means Career and Technical Education.

(2) “CTE” includes a high school level and postsecondary registered apprenticeship program approved by the Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning within the Maryland Department of Labor.

(1) The Smith-Hughes Act;

(2) The George-Barden Act;

(3) The Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act;

(4) The Vocational Education Act of 1963;

(5) Any other career and technology education act of the United States Congress; and

(6) Any amendments to any of these acts.