SB 218·MD·senate
State Superintendent of Schools - Prolonged State of Emergency - Authority to Declare
Signed into LawFiled Sep 29, 2025
Sponsor: Chair, Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee
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Approved by the Governor - Chapter 598
May 26, 2026
Summary
The bill gives the State Superintendent authority to declare a prolonged state of emergency when an event keeps students out of school for at least 14 consecutive days. County school boards must then activate a pre‑approved virtual‑education plan, while the State Board sets minimum standards and reviews those plans. This framework aims to keep instruction running during disasters, health crises, or security threats.
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