“At this time, the Legislature has waived the requirement for instructional hours and days through April 12 by passing SF2408. This legislation also gives Governor Reynolds the authority to waive requirements for instructional time past April 12 if necessary. If the emergency proclamation expires, the rules suspension in SF2408 will also expire.”
“The minimum number of school days will be waived for the 2019-2020 school year.”
“Local superintendents have provided the state superintendent with their plans for the continuity of learning during the additional closure period. The staff at the Maryland State Department of Education has been reviewing the plans and determining what supports and resources the State can provide where needed.”
“The state superintendent expects school systems will resume instruction next week, and she promised more information in the coming days on a statewide plan to maintain standards and expectations for every student.”
“Governor Tim Walz and Education Commissioner Mary Cathryn Ricker have announced that all Minnesota public school districts and charter schools will implement a Distance Learning Period beginning on March 30, 2020, until at least April 30, 2020.”
“The MDE is not directing districts that they must transition to delivery of all content online, as we recognize that online access and remote support for rural students and students with disabilities will certainly pose equity issues across the state. Districts need to consider how they can help facilitate continued learning within homes across the state – either through online opportunities or by making grade-level instructional packets, Family Success Guides, or other resources available for pick-up at school or various locations within the district.”
“At this time, Oregon does not have the statewide capacity, infrastructure or expertise to equitably move to online learning in the event of prolonged school closures. ODE does not expect districts to transition to online learning as schools close for health and safety reasons. Should districts opt for providing online learning, ODE has a responsibility to ensure all students are served appropriately.”