(a) (1) A public school shall establish a system of learning supports while operating under a virtual education plan by: (i) 1. Establishing a virtual tutoring system; or 2. Providing instructional time for virtual learning that is in addition to the daily and hourly attendance requirements under § 7-103 of this title; and (ii) Developing a plan to focus on students with the greatest need and the most learning loss, including: 1. Students with disabilities; and 2. Students in historically underserved groups, including: A. English language learners; and B. Students eligible for aid. (2) In satisfying its duties under this subsection, a public school may not require staff members whose terms of employment are subject to a collective bargaining agreement to work in excess of negotiated terms on work hours. (b) (1) In compliance with public health guidance, a county board that has public schools operating under a virtual education plan shall establish learning centers in suitable unoccupied buildings, including State buildings that are not in use. (2) If funding is available during the prolonged school closure, a county board shall establish additional learning centers prioritizing: (i) Community schools eligible for concentration of poverty grants under § 5-223 of this article; and (ii) 1. Areas with high levels of absenteeism during the prolonged school closure; or 2. If the data under item 1 of this item is unavailable, areas with high levels of absenteeism during the previous school year.
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