Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 14 - Virtual Schools
Section 7-1403 - Requirements; Curriculum; Assessments

(a)    A virtual school shall provide each enrolled student:
        (1)    Access to a sequential curriculum approved by the State Board that meets or exceeds the standards adopted by the county board in the county of the virtual school’s principal place of business;
        (2)    The same length of time for learning opportunities per academic year that is required for public school students, unless the virtual school can show that a student has demonstrated mastery or completion of the subject area; and
        (3)    Regular assessment in the core areas of instruction as required by regulations adopted by the State Board under § 7–1408 of this subtitle.
    (b)    A curriculum adopted under subsection (a) of this section shall have an interactive program with significant online components.
    (c)    Beginning in the 2022–2023 school year, a virtual school shall follow the quality online education standards.

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