Bill
Bill > SB362
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Introduced
01/21/2022
01/21/2022
In Committee
04/08/2022
04/08/2022
Crossed Over
03/17/2022
03/17/2022
Passed
04/11/2022
04/11/2022
Dead
Vetoed
05/27/2022
05/27/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Altering the requirements for virtual schools established by the State Department of Education or a county board of education by requiring a teacher education program to include training in the skills and techniques for teaching effectively in a virtual learning environment; authorizing a county board to establish one virtual school but may not include classes for prekindergarten or kindergarten students; prohibiting more than 10% of the students from a single public school to enroll in a virtual school in the county; etc.
AI Summary
This bill alters the requirements for virtual schools established by the State Department of Education or a county board of education. It requires teacher education programs to include training in teaching effectively in a virtual learning environment. It authorizes a county board to establish one virtual school per grade band, but prohibits classes for prekindergarten or kindergarten students. The bill also limits the number of students from a single public school that can enroll in a virtual school in the county to 10%, unless the Department authorizes an exception. The bill establishes standards for virtual schools, including attendance requirements, student engagement, program quality metrics, and data reporting. It also requires the Department to establish a statewide universal learning management system.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Vetoed by the Governor (Policy) (on 05/27/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0362?ys=2022RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/bills/sb/sb0362e.pdf |
| Floor Amendment 683129/1 (Delegate Ghrist) Rejected (44-92) | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/amds/bil_0002/sb0362_68312901.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 713827/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/amds/bil_0002/sb0362_71382701.pdf |
| Floor Amendment 343524/1 (Senator Eckardt) Rejected | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/amds/bil_0002/sb0362_34352401.pdf |
| Floor Amendment 363424/1 (Senator Eckardt) Rejected (17-27) | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/amds/bil_0002/sb0362_36342401.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/bills/sb/sb0362t.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 373022/1 | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/amds/bil_0002/sb0362_37302201.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/votes_comm/sb0362_ehe.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/bills/sb/sb0362f.pdf |
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