Maryland’s policy concerning Education That Is Multicultural (COMAR 13A.04.05) reflects two important goals. The first is to require that public schools provide curriculum, instruction, professional development, and instructional resources that are multicultural, and to promote school climates that reflect and addresses diversity and help accelerate academic achievement among all groups of students. The second goal is to assist educators and students to gain knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of different cultural groups in their communities, state, nation and the world. This will foster the development of intercultural competency for students and adults as lifelong learners and effective citizens in a global society. Maryland has one of the most ethnically and racially diverse student populations ranking 7th among all states. The Education That Is Multicultural Regulation was adopted by the State Department of Education in 1993. The 2005 amendments were adopted to require that provisions of the regulation be include in each school system’s Bridge to Excellence in Public Education Master Plan and annual updates. In addition, the amendments established a three-year reporting cycle, commencing the Spring 2006. The new reporting requirement is designed to provide the State Board of Education, The Maryland Legislature, and the Governor with information concerning the statewide implementation of the regulation.