§ 7–14A-06
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 7-14A-06 (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)
(1)
A public school shall establish a system of learning supports while operating under a virtual education plan by:
(i)
(1)
Establishing a virtual tutoring system; or
(2)
Providing instructional time for virtual learning that is in addition to the daily and hourly attendance requirements under § 7–103 of this title; and
(ii)
Developing a plan to focus on students with the greatest need and the most learning loss, including:
(1)
Students with disabilities; and
(2)
Students in historically underserved groups, including:
(A)
English language learners; and
(B)
Students eligible for aid.
(2)
In satisfying its duties under this subsection, a public school may not require staff members whose terms of employment are subject to a collective bargaining agreement to work in excess of negotiated terms on work hours.
(b)
(1)
In compliance with public health guidance, a county board that has public schools operating under a virtual education plan shall establish learning centers in suitable unoccupied buildings, including State buildings that are not in use.
(2)
If funding is available during the prolonged school closure, a county board shall establish additional learning centers prioritizing:
(i)
Community schools eligible for concentration of poverty grants under § 5–223 of this article; and
(ii)
(1)
Areas with high levels of absenteeism during the prolonged school closure; or
(2)
If the data under item 1 of this item is unavailable, areas with high levels of absenteeism during the previous school year.