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Legislation · Maryland · 2026 Regular Session

HB 288: State Superintendent of Schools - Prolonged State of Emergency - Authority to Declare

Summary

Authorizing the State Superintendent of Schools to declare a prolonged state of emergency for an event that prevents regular, in-person attendance at a public school for at least 14 consecutive school days, subject to certain requirements; and requiring the State Board to adopt certain regulations including establishing minimum criteria for the adoption and implementation of virtual education plans by a county board during a prolonged state of emergency affecting the local school system.

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May 26, 2026

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