Maryland § 7-1402
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 7-1402, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7-1402.
(a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection and subject to the approval of the Department, a county board may establish one virtual school for the elementary, middle, and high school grade bands.
(2) The Department may provide preliminary authorization to a county board to establish one additional virtual school on a showing of just cause, as determined by the Department.
(3) The Department may revoke approval of a virtual school if during the previous school year the virtual school fails to meet the standards established by the Department in regulation.
(4) (i) A county board may appeal a denial or revocation of approval for the establishment of a virtual school to the State Board for adjudication during a public hearing.
(ii) The State Board shall develop an appeals process to carry out the provisions of this paragraph.
(b) A virtual school may not include classes for prekindergarten or kindergarten students.
(c) A virtual school is subject to all applicable federal and State laws and regulations governing the operation of a public school.
(d) Each approved virtual school shall have a unique school code assigned by the Department.
(e) (1) A county board may not contract with a for–profit entity, but may contract with a nonprofit entity, to operate or administer a virtual school for the county board.
(2) The provisions of paragraph (1) of this subsection may not be construed to prohibit a county board from contracting with a for–profit entity for goods and services for a virtual school.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 7-1402
What does Maryland Code § 7-1402 cover?
Section 7-1402 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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