Maryland HB288 authorizes the State Superintendent of Schools to declare a prolonged state of emergency for public schools, allowing county boards to.

Maryland HB288 amends the Education Article to define "prolonged state of emergency" as a declaration by the State Superintendent of Schools that prevents regular, in-person attendance at a public school. County boards may transition public schools to virtual education under an approved plan, which must include specific components such as staffing, instruction, assessment, and community communications. The State Board of Education reviews and either accepts or returns the plan for modification.

Maryland HB288 authorizes the State Superintendent of Schools to declare a prolonged state of emergency for public schools, allowing county boards to.

Maryland HB288 amends the Education Article to define "prolonged state of emergency" as a declaration by the State Superintendent of Schools that prevents regular, in-person attendance at a public school. County boards may transition public schools to virtual education under an approved plan, which must include specific components such as staffing, instruction, assessment, and community communications. The State Board of Education reviews and either accepts or returns the plan for modification.