Bill > A4686

Introduced Session

This bill requires programs of virtual or remote instruction to be implemented primarily through the use of virtual instructional sessions beginning in the 2020-2021 school year. Under current law, if a school district, charter school, or renaissance school is required to close its schools for more than three consecutive school days due to a declared state of emergency, a declared public health emergency, or the directive of an appropriate health agency or officer, then the public school may implement a program of virtual or remote instruction, as approved by the Commissioner of Education, to satisfy the requirement that the school remains open for at least 180 days in order to receive State school aid. Additionally, approved private schools for students with disabilities are also permitted during these situations to include days of virtual or remote instruction in the calculation of tuition. Beginning in the 2020-2021 school year, the bill provides that if a school district, charter school, renaissance school, or approved private school for students with disabilities elects to implement a program of virtual or remote instruction, then the program would be required to be implemented primarily through the use of virtual instructional sessions. Under the bill, virtual instructional sessions would be required to provide for the delivery of course material and real-time instructional services through an interactive video platform.

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Angela Mcknight (D)*, 

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee (on 09/21/2020)