§ 7–14A-01
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 7-14A-01 (2026)
Title 7. Public Schools
Subtitle 14A. Operation of Public Schools During a Prolonged State of Emergency -- Virtual Education Plans
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(a)
In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)
“Learning loss” means a general or specific loss of knowledge or skills due to an extended gap or discontinuity in a student’s regular education program.
(c)
“Prolonged state of emergency” means a state of emergency declared by the State Superintendent under § 7–14A–02 of this subtitle that prevents regular, in–person attendance at a public school for at least 14 consecutive school days.
(d)
“Student eligible for aid” means a child who:
(1)
Meets the certification of income eligibility under any of the following:
(i)
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program;
(ii)
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families;
(iii)
Head Start;
(iv)
Even Start;
(v)
Medicaid and the Maryland Children’s Health Program, up to 189% of the federal poverty level; or
(vi)
Free or reduced price meals for schools not participating in the U.S. Department of Agriculture community eligibility provision;
(2)
Is in foster care;
(3)
Is a migrant student;
(4)
Is a homeless student; or
(5)
Qualifies under an alternative form developed by the Department for the compensatory education formula under § 5–222 of this article.
(e)
“Virtual education” means academic instruction:
(1)
In which one or more technologies are used to deliver a significant portion of the teaching to students entirely or primarily online; and
(2)
In which students and instructors participate remotely from separate locations.