Maryland § 7-14A-05

§ 7-14A-05.

    (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.