Md. Code, Educ. § 7-1405
Md. Code, Educ. § 7-1405
Maryland · Maryland Code, Education · Status: effective
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- Md. Code, Educ. § 7-1405, Maryland, version 1 as recorded 2026-09-29, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/1767397
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(a) A virtual school shall provide to the parent or guardian of each enrolled student:
(1) Instructional materials, including software;
(2) Information on the closest public facility that offers access to a computer and Internet connection; and
(3) Informational materials on:
(i) School policies;
(ii) Student attendance, conduct, and engagement requirements;
(iii) Access to extracurricular activities and wraparound services;
(iv) Access to food and nutrition services and health care services;
(v) Technology requirements and support services;
(vi) Cybersecurity policy and best practices;
(vii) Teacher contact information and office hours; and
(viii) Any other relevant information as determined by the virtual school.
(b) (1) A virtual school is strongly encouraged to hold in–person orientation sessions with the students, parents or guardians, and school personnel to provide the information required under subsection (a) of this section.
(2) A virtual school shall hold an online orientation to provide the information required under subsection (a) of this section if the virtual school is unable to hold in–person orientation sessions.
(c) A virtual school:
(1) May not provide funds for the purchase of instructional programs or materials to a student or to a student’s parent or guardian; and
(2) Shall provide the appropriate digital device to a student to participate in the virtual school, if required.