§ 7-14A-01

(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) “Learning loss” means a general or specific loss of knowledge or skills due to an extended gap or discontinuity in a student’s regular education program.

(c) “Prolonged state of emergency” means a state of emergency declared by the Governor under Title 14 of the Public Safety Article that prevents regular, in–person attendance at a public school for at least 14 consecutive school days.

(d) “Student eligible for aid” means a child who:

(1) Meets the certification of income eligibility under any of the following:

(i) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program;

(ii) Temporary Assistance for Needy Families;

(iii) Head Start;

(iv) Even Start;

(v) Medicaid and the Maryland Children’s Health Program, up to 189% of the federal poverty level; or

(vi) Free or reduced price meals for schools not participating in the U.S. Department of Agriculture community eligibility provision;

(2) Is in foster care;

(3) Is a migrant student;

(4) Is a homeless student; or

(5) Qualifies under an alternative form developed by the Department for the compensatory education formula under § 5–222 of this article.

(e) “Virtual education” means academic instruction:

(1) In which one or more technologies are used to deliver a significant portion of the teaching to students entirely or primarily online; and

(2) In which students and instructors participate remotely from separate locations.