- (a) The Department shall establish standards for training teachers on the preparation of plans for the provision of virtual education when a public school is operating under a virtual education plan.
- (b) A county board shall provide periodic professional development and supports for teachers.
- (c) The Department shall provide funding for the professional development and supports required under subsection (b) of this section.
- (d) During periods of a prolonged state of emergency during which a school has elected to transition to virtual education, the Department shall provide mental health supports for school personnel.
Added by Acts 2023, c. 804, § 1, eff. July 1, 2023.