Garrett County and Allegany County – Public Schools – Virtual Education Days Pilot Program
What this bill does
Establishing the Virtual Education Days Pilot Program in Garrett County and Allegany County; authorizing the Garrett County Superintendent and the Allegany County Superintendent to order a virtual education day instead of closing a public school in the event of inclement weather; requiring a principal to notify students, parents, and school staff of a decision to have a virtual education day; requiring that accommodations be made for students and staff who do not have easy access to the Internet; etc.
Analysis reads the bill text, the fiscal note, and the witness list. It is generated by Claude and reviewed by nobody, so check the source documents before you rely on it.
Testimony (5)
MGA witness list| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Lane, Holly | Garrett County Chamber of Commerce | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Edwards, Senator Edwardslegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Amerikaner, Ary | Maryland State Department of Education | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Zwerling, Samanthalobbyist | Maryland State Education Association | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Diefenbach, Linda | Individual | Position only |