Maryland Code, Education § 7-210

(1) Shall be limited to a representative sample, as determined by the Department, of kindergarten students from within each local school system in the State;  and

(2) May include an evaluation of:

(1) The assessment is completed on or before October 10;  and

(2) The aggregate results are returned within 45 days after administration of the assessment.

(c)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a statewide kindergarten assessment may not be administered to an enrolled prekindergarten student.

(2) A statewide kindergarten assessment or early learning assessment may be administered to an enrolled prekindergarten student by a school psychologist or other school-based professional who intends to use the results in order to identify a disability.

(d)(1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a county board may administer the early learning assessment to enrolled prekindergarten students in the county.

(2) Before administering the early learning assessment, a county board shall consult with prekindergarten teachers, including teachers nominated by the exclusive bargaining representative, in determining how to implement the assessment.