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MD SB362

MD SB362
Primary and Secondary Education - Virtual Education - Requirements


summary

Introduced
01/21/2022
In Committee
04/08/2022
Crossed Over
03/17/2022
Passed
04/11/2022
Dead
Vetoed
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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