(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. 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.
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