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This bill requires the Virginia Department of Education to develop and publish comprehensive guidelines for virtual or online learning on its official website. These guidelines must include statewide virtual learning policies, information about available online learning options, and best practices for educators and schools. The guidelines must be updated annually and shared with school boards for distribution to parents. Additionally, the bill mandates that each K-12 school in Virginia include a review of its public health emergency closure plan as a component of its annual school safety audit. This requirement stems from a recommendation by the Joint Subcommittee to Study Pandemic Response and Preparedness, reflecting lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic about the importance of having robust remote learning strategies and emergency preparedness plans. The goal is to ensure that schools are better equipped to maintain educational continuity during unexpected disruptions such as public health emergencies.

Education, Health and Social Services

https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/SB1382