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§ 7-14A-05. System of learning supports; learning centers

West's Annotated Code of MarylandEducationEffective: July 1, 2023

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Education (Refs & Annos)
Division II. Elementary and Secondary Education [Titles 2-9.5] (Refs & Annos)
Title 7. Public Schools (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 14a. Operation of Public Schools During a Prolonged State of Emergency--Virtual Education Plans (Refs & Annos)
Effective: July 1, 2023
MD Code, Education, § 7-14A-05
§ 7-14A-05. System of learning supports; learning centers
Currentness
In general
(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.
Learning centers
(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.

Credits

Added by Acts 2023, c. 804, § 1, eff. July 1, 2023.
MD Code, Education, § 7-14A-05, MD EDUC § 7-14A-05
Current through legislation effective through May 9, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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