# Education (GED)

## Title 7. Public Schools

### Subtitle 14A. Operation of Public Schools During a Prolonged State of Emergency -- Virtual Education Plans

#### Section 7-14A-06

(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 Sec. 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 Sec. 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.

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Md. Code Ann., Educ. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)