Section 7-14A-05 - System of learning supports(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; or2. 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; and2. Students in historically underserved groups, including:A. English language learners; andB. 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; or2. If the data under item 1 of this item is unavailable, areas with high levels of absenteeism during the previous school year.Added by 2023 Md. Laws, Ch. 804, Sec. 1, eff. 7/1/2023.